Crime & Safety

Manassas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Girl

Prince William County Police arrested a man in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl.

Police say a 15-year-girl was sexually abused by man she knew for more than two years. 
Miguel Angel Espejo, 37, of Slate Stone Loop in Manassas was arrested Monday and is charged with one count of rape, three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of taking indecent liberties with a child, Prince William County Police reports show. 

Detectives with the Prince William Police Special Victim's Unit responded to a report of rape that happened at the suspect's home in the Manassas area of the county.  Their investigation revealed the 15-year-old victim had been sexually abused multiple times by the suspect between 2010 and 2012 at his home. 

Espejo remains in custody at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. No bond has been set.  

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