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Update: Identity Of Sexual Assault Suspect Revealed

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Update 4:00 p.m. Athens police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault. The 26-year-old suspect was found on the front porch of the house.

Police say he initially identified himself as Steven Darnell Junior. However police now say the suspect provided a false identity.

He was later identified as Aaron M. Joseph of Van Wert. In addition to a sexual assault charge, Joseph now faces additional charges of forgery, and identity fraud.

He's being held on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert. He was scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning.