ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. 0 Detectives from the St. Petersburg Police Department traveled to Illinois to apprehend a suspect in a sexual assault case, and authorities now believe there may be more victims in the local Bay Area who have not yet reported incidents.
21-year-old Joshua Abercrombie was taken into custody on January 29, 2026, in Will County, Illinois, on an active arrest warrant originating from St. Petersburg. He faces charges of sexual battery in connection with an alleged assault that occurred during a date late in November 2025.
According to police, Abercrombie met the victim through a social media app, and the two agreed to meet in person. During the encounter, investigators say he became aggressive, sexually assaulting the woman and choking her repeatedly…