Pompano Beach man arrested for sexual battery during crime

On a Sunday morning around 9:30 a.m., Broward Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Matthew Cohen, a 44-year-old man from Pompano Beach, while he was committing sexual battery. The arrest occurred after detectives, who had been surveilling Cohen due to his involvement in a separate sexual assault case, followed him to a gas station. There, a woman entered his vehicle, and they drove to a nearby neighborhood where the crime took place. Witnesses reported that Cohen forced the victim to perform sexual acts after initially offering her a ride to a friend's house. He allegedly threatened her with harm if she did not comply with his demands. Following the incident, Cohen was charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment, and the investigation is ongoing. Detectives believe Cohen may be connected to at least two other sexual battery cases in the area, indicating a potential pattern of behavior. Authorities are actively looking into the possibility of additional unreported incidents involving Cohen, as they seek to gather more information about his activities. The Broward Sheriff's Office is urging anyone who may have been a victim of Cohen or who has further information to come forward. This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and the need for victims to report such crimes to prevent further incidents.