Police: Man arrested in sexual assault of 6-year-old in Brooklyn Park

Rebecca Omastiak

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Brooklyn Park police have arrested a suspect in connection with a reported case of criminal sexual conduct against a 6-year-old.

In an update Friday, police stated a man was arrested "for the sexual assault of the 6-year-old child."

Police reported the assault allegedly happened on Wednesday at Willowstone Park.

Police investigating criminal sexual conduct against 6-year-old in Brooklyn Park

The 18-year-old — identified by police as Jonah Paul Canny — was arrested at his house, which police said is close to the park. Authorities noted he did not cooperate in the arrest. He is being held at Hennepin County Jail.

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"While this investigation is ongoing, we are confident we have the person responsible for this crime in custody," the Brooklyn Park Police Department said in a statement, adding formal charges are expected Tuesday. Charges are expected to include criminal sexual conduct and resisting arrest.

"The Police Department extends a sincere thank you to all the community members who assisted in this investigation," the statement read.

Police said Canny has a relatively clean record, with only minor traffic infractions and a theft charge in the past.

They said they are aware of several other accusations of sex crimes against him, which are now being investigated.