Harold Daggett

Harold Daggett: Arrestee in Sexual Assault Investigation

Suspect apprehended after month-long investigation

Harold Daggett, a 32-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, was arrested on 04/30/23 and charged with sexual assault. The arrest comes after a month-long investigation by the Austin Police Department's Special Victims Unit.

According to the arrest affidavit, the victim, a 25-year-old woman, reported to police that she was sexually assaulted by Daggett on 03/25/23. The victim told police that she had met Daggett at a bar earlier that evening and that they had gone back to his apartment to continue drinking.

The victim told police that she had been drinking heavily that night and that she did not remember much of what happened after they got back to Daggett's apartment. However, she did recall that she had woken up the next morning with pain in her genital area and that she had difficulty walking.

Daggett denies allegations

Daggett was arrested at his home without incident. He has been charged with one count of sexual assault, a second-degree felony. Daggett is currently being held in the Travis County Jail on $50,000 bond.

Daggett has denied the allegations against him. His attorney, David Jones, said that Daggett is "innocent of these charges and that he looks forward to clearing his name." The case is scheduled to go to trial on 06/26/23.

Conclusion

Sexual assault is a serious crime with lasting physical and emotional effects. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual assault, there are resources available to help. The National Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached at 800-656-4673. You are not alone.