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Man accused of sexually assaulting woman, cutting her neck with scissors in Carmichael

Deputies said the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and cut her neck with scissors in Carmichael Sunday evening.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened along the 4400 block of Garfield Avenue around 5:30 p.m.

Deputies said the suspect physically restrained the woman and used scissors to cut her neck before sexually assaulting her.

He was detained by deputies and taken to a hospital. A sheriff's spokesperson said the man said he had a medical emergency. Once medically cleared, he'll be booked into the county jail.

Deputies said the victim had non-life-threatening injuries and that both the victim and suspect know each other.

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