St. Simons Island sex crime suspect arrested

Dene Stephens, 29, accused of burglary, aggravated assault with intent to rape

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Glynn County police have arrested a man who they say was waiting inside a woman's home when she arrived home and attempted to sexually assault her.

Police issued a warrant Saturday for the arrest of Dene Stephens, 29,  They said he fled the woman's St. Simons Island house on foot.

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Police announced early Sunday morning that Stephens was in custody, but did not provide details of how he was captured.