Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended, Being Held In Virginia, Police Say

A Massachusetts man was apprehended in Virginia in connection to an aggravated sexual assault and home invasion that happened over a month ago, authorities said.

Washington Pearson was wanted for an aggravated sexual assault that occurred in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 24.
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David Cifarelli

11/30/2022 12:34 p.m.

Washington Pearson, age 55, of Boston, was arrested by members of the United States Marshals Service in Norfolk, VA on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Boston Police report.

Pearson was wanted for an incident that happened on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 24, police said. He had a warrant issued from West Roxbury District Court on several charges including attempted murder, assault to rape and breaking and entering.

He will be arraigned as a fugitive in Virginia before being transferred back to Massachusetts, police said.

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