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Man arrested and charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old, Wichita Falls police say

Wichita Falls Police arrested the suspect Tuesday and charged sexual assault of a minor.
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Wichita Falls police arrested a man Tuesday evening and charged him with sexual assault of a minor. 

Police responded to the crime early Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Orchard Street, a news release from the Wichita Falls Police Department states. The suspect, 36-year-old Joshua Gravens, of Clyde, had reportedly escaped from the residence through a bedroom window before police arrived. 

After obtaining an arrest warrant, officers arrested Gravens Tuesday evening in Denton County, the release detailed. 

Police say Gravens met the 16-year-old victim through Snapchat. 

He is currently in the Wichita County jail with a $150,000 bond for sexual assault of a minor. 

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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