Plymouth Jogger Sexually Assaulted in Random Attack: ICYMI

This story was first published July 15, 2016

Plymouth, MA — A woman jogging through a Plymouth park on Thursday afternoon was sexually assaulted and stabbed by a town parks department worker, police said.

The 39-year-old victim was seriously hurt but expected to survive, police said. She was stabbed multiple times.

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The suspect is Daryl Moyer, 28, a seasonal worker for the town.

A Good Samaritan likely saved the woman's life by interrupting the attack, allowing her time to escape, police said.

The attack happened at about 2 p.m. Moyer sexually assaulted the victim then stabbed her with pruning shears, police said, adding Moyer also threatened the Good Samaritan as he fled the area.
Moyer was charged with:

• Assault with intent to murder
• Attempted rape
• Indecent assault
• Assault
• Assault with a dangerous weapon (pruning shears)

He was held on $100,000 bail pending an arraignment. He was fired from his town job Friday morning.
Plymouth police stressed it was an isolated incident.

"Morton Park is well-known as a very safe recreational area," Plymouth police Chief Michael Botieri said in a statement. "This appears to be a crime of opportunity and all residents should feel safe when using the park."