Montgomery Man Accused of Grabbing Two 13-Year-Old Girls in Batavia

A 26-year-old Montgomery man faces two counts each of aggravated battery and unlawful restraint for allegedly grabbing two 13-year-old girls in Batavia, according to police.

Demetrius D. Stewart allegedly chased the girls on foot at about noon Monday while they were walking on the 1300 block of East Wilson Street. Stewart was dressed only in socks, boxer shorts and a T-shirt, the girls told police.

Stewart grabbed the girls and placed them both in headlocks, police said. The girls struggled and fought the attacker until they were able to free themselves, according to the police report. Adult witnesses came to help the girls during the attack, but by the time they arrived the girls were already freed, police said.

The girls were released to their parents after the incident. Police did not say whether the girls sustained injuries during the attack.

Witnesses told police that Stewart sat down after the apparent attack then stood up to walk away as police arrived at the scene. He was apprehended and taken into custody.

He was transported to Delnor Hospital in Geneva for a psychological evaluation. Tuesday he was transported to the Elgin Mental Health facility for a follow-up evaluation, police said.

Stewart can only be released to the Batavia Police Department once he leaves Elgin.