North Fort Myers man accused of sexual battery, burglary

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Anthony Smith Jr. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 42-year-old man was arrested Saturday for alleged sexual battery and burglary, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Anthony Smith Jr., of the 100 block of Eland Drive, is accused of forcibly dragging a victim into a vacant home and sexually assaulting her, deputies said.

The victim was eventually able to escape, and ran to call 911.

Smith was later found at his residence and taken into custody.

He is facing charges of burglary and sexual assault of a victim over 12 years old with no bond set.

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