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Pennsylvania State Police apprehend suspect wanted for sexual assault

By Mike Darnay

/ CBS Pittsburgh

Police take wanted sexual assault suspect into custody

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania State Police have taken a man wanted for sexual assault into custody.

Earlier this week, State Police were searching for 24-year-old Zachary Baum, of Kittanning, who was accused of sexually assaulting and strangling multiple women.

Troopers say these incidents occurred over the course of several years.

Police say Baum was taken into custody just before midnight on Wednesday.

Details surrounding his arrest were not made available. 

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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