The man, identified as 35-year-old James Winslow, deboarded the trolley at the next stop, SDPD said.
People who witnessed the attack came to the woman s aid and called 911. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment and was later released, SDPD Lt. Matthew Botkin said. Her injuries were described as bumps and bruises.
Four days later, on Feb. 12, and thanks to tips from the community, Winslow was arrested at a downtown Trolley stop, Botkin said. Winslow is being charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. NBC 7 s Omari Fleming spoke to the teen about the purpose behind his documentary.
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