Man convicted after grabbing 8-year-old at Walmart - HollandSentinel.com

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GRAND HAVEN — A man has been found guilty of an assault charge after he tried to grab a little girl at a Walmart near Grand Haven last year.

A jury on Thursday, Nov. 10, convicted James O’Connell, 45, of Grand Haven, of assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct — a felony that carries up to five years in prison.

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The assault happened in September 2021 at the Walmart on U.S.-31 near Comstock Street in Grand Haven Township. Authorities say O’Connell grabbed an 8-year-old girl’s arm and the girl’s mother snatched her back. She was unharmed. O’Connell took off, but was soon spotted by a deputy and arrested.

O’Connell was also charged with kidnapping, but the judge dismissed it after the defense asked for a directed verdict. The assault charge was sent to the jury.

Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 9.

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