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Published: November 9th, 2026.
BROOKYLN CENTER: A man has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct following an alleged sexual assault aboard a Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Center, where several passengers, including juveniles, reportedly intervened to help the victim, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court.
Phillip Pierre Davis faces one felony count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving nonconsensual penetration and one gross misdemeanor count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving nonconsensual sexual contact.
According to the complaint, Metro Transit police responded to a report of criminal sexual conduct at the Brooklyn Center Transit Center on October 6, 2026.
The victim told investigators that Davis had sexually assaulted her while they were riding a bus together. The complaint states that Davis displayed a knife during the incident, causing the victim to fear for her safety.
Several passengers, including juveniles, reportedly witnessed the alleged assault and reportedly intervened to assist the victim.
According to the complaint, surveillance footage from the bus showed Davis making repeated unwanted sexual contact with the victim. A group of juvenile passengers appeared alarmed by his actions and eventually confronted him.
When the bus reached the victim's stop, the juveniles reportedly intervened to prevent Davis from following her. One passenger blocked Davis while the victim gathered her belongings and exited the bus.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the bus, which prosecutors allege corroborated the victim's account.
Police subsequently located Davis at a nearby bus stop and took him into custody. During a search, officers recovered a knife matching the description provided by the victim, according to the complaint.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where she underwent a sexual assault examination.
Davis faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both, if convicted of the felony charge. The gross misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The complaint states that Davis was in custody in connection with the alleged offense.
The charging document lists November 5, 2026, as the offense date, although the probable cause statement identifies October 6, 2026, as the date police responded to the reported incident.
The allegations against Davis have not been proven in court, and Davis is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Individuals experiencing sexual violence or domestic abuse can contact the Day One Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995 for confidential assistance.