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Pontiac man accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old daughter

Posted at 7:58 AM, Sep 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-04 10:49:31-04

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting his 4-year-old daughter. 

According to a release from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, deputies were contacted by Troy police officers who were out at Children's Hospital with a 4-year-old girl who had been sexually assaulted.

Upon arrival, the child's mother told deputies that her daughter had not been feeling well. The child later told her that her father had assaulted her at the family home located in the 100 block of Leonard Lane. 

Deputies arrived at the home and took the suspect into custody. 

The child was treated at the hospital for possible internal injuries. Deputies say the suspect is lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending criminal charges.