Moses

Kasmino Moses, 27, of Marshalltown, was arrested Monday morning after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old woman.

The Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 400 block of North First Street after receiving reports about a man attempting to enter private residences in the neighborhood. Officers learned the man entered a residence in the 100 block of West Lincoln Street and assaulted the woman by forcibly trying to remove her clothing as she was asleep on her couch. The investigation is ongoing.

Moses has been charged with assault with intent to commit sex abuse and second degree burglary, both Class C felonies — a class C felony carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. He was also charged with public intoxication, which is a simple misdemeanor.

Moses has been booked into the Marshall County Jail. The charges are only accusations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The MPD was assisted by the Marshall County 911 Communications Center. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641-753-1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Additionally, tips may be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.