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Acushnet Man Charged With Sexual Assaults
An Acushnet man has been charged with sexually assaulting two people earlier this year durIng a party in the suspect's house-trailer on Keene Road.
Acushnet Police obtained a warrant and arrested 50 year old Peter Vierkant at his place of employment in New Bedford.
Police say he's accused of fondling the breasts and buttocks of a 19 year old woman, and touching the groin area of a 19 year old man last June.
New Bedford Police were also investigating Vierkant in connection with a similar incident in the city.
He was scheduled for arraignment Friday in New Bedford District Court.
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