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Paul Harell, 50, tried to rape the 74-year-old woman after breaking into her home on the 2300 block of Likes Road in Edgewater on Aug. 13, 2021. The woman fought off Harell and was able to use a medic alert device to deter the attacker, the outlet reports.
The victim immediately called 9-1-1 after the attack to report the incident. Upon investigation, officers learned that a witness had spotted a suspicious vehicle leaving the area, that then led them to Harell the next day.
To read the full report by the Southern Maryland Chronicle, click here.
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