Cecil County man arrested for two separate assaults on women: Maryland State Police

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland State Police arrested and charged a 53-year-old Cecil County man in connection with two reported assaults on women within the last month.

Edward Jackson Bunn, 53, of North East, was arrested on Wednesday, according to officials.

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On May 8, Bunn was arrested in connection with a reported sexual assault involving a woman in North East. The victim told police that Bunn was her new neighbor in an apartment building when the alleged crime occurred.

After an investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division and consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County, Bunn was charged with fourth-degree sex offense, second-degree assault, false imprisonment and other related criminal charges. He was held on a $25,000 bail and later released after posting bond, officials said.

On May 20, Bunn was arrested again in Cecil County, but this time for a violation of probation resulting from a conviction in Charles County. Bunn was released on May 22 on his own recognizance.

Three days after Bunn’s release, investigators believe he went to a home in Perryville where he attempted to force entry into the home of a second victim. An investigation found Bunn had allegedly been stalking the second victim since October of last year.

The victim told police Bunn had visited her work place, her home and places where she shopped, officials said. The victim, a long-distance runner, also told police that Bunn had followed her several times while in his truck when she out running.

After consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County, Bunn was charged with second-degree assault, stalking, harassment, attempted burglary and other related criminal charges for several incidents that happened between October of 2025 through May of this year.

Information gathered throughout the Perryville investigation led to the arrest and most recent charges placed against Bunn, according to officials.

Bunn is currently being held without bond at the Cecil County Detention Center.

The victims in both cases are not being identified at this time, officials said. Neither of the women reported any injuries during the incidents involving Bunn.

Investigators urge anyone who may have been a victim or who has information relevant to these investigations to email Kelly.jaskiewicz@maryland.gov. All tips may remain confidential.