Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old under investigation in multiple other cases

Photo by: WDAY Radio File (Canva)
Photo by: WDAY Radio File (Canva)

(Bismarck, ND) -- Police say a Bismarck man already accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl has other victims.

Authorities say 36-year-old Jamal Fermin appeared in court last Friday in connection with the case involving the 14-year-old girl. Law enforcement officials say they're investigating Fermin for multiple other cases, including one in which he allegedly gave a 16-year-old girl marijuana and alcohol in exchange for sex.

Police and local authorities accuse Fermin of engaging in inappropriate sexual acts with five girls since late last year. Preliminary hearings in the other cases are set for October 23rd.