McKees Rocks rape suspect in custody
A McKees Rocks man accused of rape and other sexual assault charges has turned himself in to authorities.
Allegheny County police said Nino Johnson, 24, turned himself in to McKees Rocks police around 9 p.m. Thursday.
He is charges with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated assault, rape, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.
Charges stem from an incident June 10 around 11:10 p.m. along the 400 block of Derby Alley.
Police and paramedics were dispatched to the alley that evening and found a woman who stated that she was held at knifepoint and forced to perform sexual acts. She was taken to the hospital for an exam and has since been released in fair condition.
Authorities said Johnson will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh after police processing.
McKees Rocks Police requested the assistance of the Allegheny County Police Department General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police tip line at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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