Man recently charged with 100+ counts of child sex abuse arrested in NYC for reportedly fighting officers

NEW YORK (TCD) -- A 22-year-old man who was wanted in Pennsylvania for allegedly raping two young girls was arrested in Manhattan after reportedly fighting two NYPD officers.

New York Police Department officials announced early in the morning of Wednesday, April 20, that Isaiah Metz, who also goes by Decklyn McBride, was taken into custody and charged with assaulting two police officers. According to NYPD, he was found inside a shelter at 257 W. 30th St.

According to WPIX-TV, Metz also faces charges of resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and assault.

NBC Philadelphia reports two officers found Metz at a homeless shelter and tried to arrest him. In the process, however, Metz allegedly punched both officers and bit one in the arm before fleeing. Both officers were released following treatment at local hospitals.

WPIX reports Metz was wanted in Pennsylvania on a child pornography charge.

Newberry Township Police arrested Metz on March 30 on a slew of charges, including 50 counts of sexual abuse of children, 50 counts of sexual abuse of children — child porn, three counts of rape of a child under the age of 13, two counts of indecent assault, and more. WHTM-TV reports Metz is accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old twin girls.

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