Transient Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

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Transient Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

By: Steve Nicoles, Reporter

By Steve Nicoles

IOWA CITY - Police here have arrested a homeless man for allegedly abusing two girls. According to police reports Anthony Leeroy Patrick, 41, abused the girls during a stretch of time from 2007 to 2008.

In February both girls were interviewed at the Child Protection Center at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. One girl said Patrick threatened to kill her and her mother if she ever talked about what happened.

Iowa City Police Sergeant Troy Kelsay says the girls are sisters. He says at one time the mother had a relationship with Patrick. One girl reportedly said Patrick abused her while her mother was at work.

Patrick is charged with indecent contact with a child and sexual abuse in the second degree. The sexual abuse charge carries a minimum prison term of 25 years.

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