SENOIA, Ga. — Senoia police have arrested a man accused of attacking a woman who was out for a walk.
Investigators confirmed to Channel 2’s Michael Doudna that Isaiah Phillips, 30, is now in custody. He faces battery, sexual battery and false imprisonment charges and has a history of offenses dating back to 2023.
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The alleged attack happened Sunday night on Travis Street, near the historic downtown area of Senoia. A woman says she was out for a walk when a man grabbed her from behind and tried to sexually assault her.
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Doudna spoke to residents in Senoia on Monday for WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. They said they feel so safe, they don’t often lock their doors.
“People aren’t normally afraid to walk around or anything down here because it’s not known for crime,” resident Misty Smith said. “It is frightening because we just don’t even think about that here. It’s just not thought of.”