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DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The alleged crimes occurred over a period of two decades, from 1996 to 2016.
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Houston . The suspect, Phillip Cerf, faces four counts of aggravated sexual assault. The alleged crimes occurred over a period of two decades, from 1996 to 2016.
Cerf has been charged in relation to these incidents. Further details about the case are available from Houston Public Media, which reported on the arrest and charges brought against Cerf.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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