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Houston police say more victims may exist after arrest of man linked to decades-old sexual assaults
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, Philip Cerf, has been charged in two cases, but investigators believe he may be linked to additional assaults.
Houston police have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with multiple sexual assault cases. The man, Philip Cerf, has been charged in two cases, but investigators believe he may be linked to additional assaults. The alleged incidents occurred in north Houston over a period of nearly two decades.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have been a victim to contact the Houston Police Department. Further details about the case are available from the Houston Police Department. Authorities are seeking justice for the victims and their families, and are asking the public to come forward with any relevant information.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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