Crime & Safety
Update: Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect
Police have arrested a 31-year-old Hispanic man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl.
Prince William County Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl.
Police responded to the area of Irongate Way in the Manassas section of Prince William County Saturday for the report of the alleged assault.
According to Officer Jonathan Perok, an investigation revealed the victim, identified as a 5-year-old female, had been sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance, while he was staying at the residence.
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Police arrested 31-year-old Hugo Liovani CHACON-GUTIERREZ, of no fixed address, Tuesday.
Gutierrez reportedly fled the scene after being confronted by other occupants of the home and was being sought by police. He has been caught and charged with aggravated sexual battery.
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