A 28-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, is facing charges after officials allege he sexually assaulted two girls in Pennsylvania. Dijani Brown was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force.
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According to officials, the assaults occurred on October 12, 2025, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, involving a 13-year-old girl and on October 14, 2025, in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, involving a 14-year-old girl. In both instances, officials stated Brown met the victims through “friend finder apps” and misrepresented his age before the alleged assaults, which took place in his vehicle.
After Brown failed to surrender to Horsham Police, members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force and investigators from the Marshals Task Force in Philadelphia apprehended him at a residence in Yonkers. He is currently being held at Westchester County jail, awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
Official Statement
Supervisory Deputy Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Robert Clark stated, “The arrest of Dijani Brown removes a sexual predator from the community and underscores the seriousness with which the Marshal Service treats warrants involving children.”
Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges does Dijani Brown face?
Officials said Dijani Brown faces charges related to sexual assault, but the specific charges were not detailed in the provided information.
Where were the alleged assaults committed?
The alleged assaults occurred in Manor Township, Lancaster County, and Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
How was Dijani Brown apprehended?
Dijani Brown was apprehended by members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force and investigators from the Marshals Task Force in Philadelphia at a residence in Yonkers, New York.
As Brown awaits extradition, what steps might Pennsylvania authorities take to prepare for a trial?
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