Gary Miles, 35, surrenders to police after a viral video reveals an indecent assault at a South Philadelphia Dollar Tree.
Key Takeaways:
- Gary Miles turned himself in following a viral video showing the end of an indecent assault incident at a Dollar Tree in South Philadelphia.
- Miles faces multiple charges, including indecent assault, with a history of similar offenses dating back to 2011.
- The public, including Philly rapper Meek Mill, played a crucial role in identifying Miles, leading to his surrender and subsequent charges.
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Gary Miles Officially Charged with Assault
A man named Gary Miles, aged 35, has been charged with multiple offenses following an indecent assault on a woman at a Dollar Tree store in South Philadelphia.
The incident occurred on June 23 at the Dollar Tree at 56 East Snyder Avenue. The charges include indecent assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment.
Miles surrendered to the police on Wednesday night after a video, which appeared to show the end of the alleged assault, went viral.
The video captured a man running out of the store while a woman cried, alleging that the man had ejaculated on her leg. The disturbing footage quickly gained widespread attention online.
Meek Mill’s Reward Spurs Quick Arrest
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to offer a $2,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s identification. This helped speed up the arrest.
The police shared pictures from the store’s security cameras, showing Miles entering the store wearing a black T-shirt with a candy cane and the words, “It’s not going to lick itself.”
These pictures, along with tips from people, helped identify Miles.
Background and Arrest Details of Gary Miles
Store employees informed investigators that Miles was known to frequent the Snyder Plaza and the nearby I-95 underpass, where they believed he parked his vehicle.
Court records reveal that Miles has a history of arrests at least five times from April 2011 to December 2021. His previous charges include indecent assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, disorderly conduct, and burglary.
Upon turning himself in, Miles was taken into custody and officially charged with indecent assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment.
The Philadelphia Police Department extended its gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating Gary Miles.
If you need to report a past sexual assault, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department Special Victims Unit at DAO_SIU@phila.gov or call 215-686-9608.
