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Man accused of attacking jogger in Stoneham


Another reason for people to be aware of their surroundings while out jogging... especially at night.

In Stoneham, a man is arrested for allegedly attacking a woman who was out for a run near Spot Pond Sunday evening.

Police say the victim was able to fight the alleged attacker off.  He was picked up a few hours after the incident by officers who searched the woods and tracked him down with search dogs.

Yuri Mikalixen, 22, of Malden is scheduled for arraingment Tuesday.

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