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Bakery Owner Accused Of Inappropriate Touching During Business Hours In Maryland: Police Bakery Owner Accused Of Inappropriate Touching During Business Hours In Maryland: Police
Melvin Mendoza Accused Of Inappropriate Touching In Maryland The owner of a Montgomery County bakery is facing charges following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate touching during business hours, police say. Melvin Mendoza, 56, the owner of Passion Bakery Cafe in the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring was arrested following the probe into his actions at work, authorities announced on Friday. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, investigators received reports from several victims who alleged they were inappropriately touched by Mendoza at the bakery. Following those reports, and the subsequent investi…

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by Zak Failla
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Sexual Assault Reported In Maryland Middle School Bathroom: Sheriff Sexual Assault Reported In Maryland Middle School Bathroom: Sheriff
Sexual Assault Reported In Maryland Middle School Bathroom: Sheriff The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault at John Hanson Middle School, officials say. On Wednesday, school administrators and the SRO assigned to the building were notified of an alleged sexual assault that was reported at the school. It is alleged that a student lured another student into a bathroom before groping and inappropriately touching them.  The involved student will be charged with fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault, according to the sheriff's office. The student will also face discipline from Charles County Public Schoo…

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by Zak Failla
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Urgent Care Doctor Convicted Of Raping, Groping Women During Exams In Montgomery County Urgent Care Doctor Convicted Of Raping, Groping Women During Exams In Montgomery County
Urgent Care Doctor Convicted Of Raping, Groping Women During Exams In Montgomery County An urgent care doctor who groped, inappropriately touched, and sexually abused patients during routine exams is facing more than four decades in prison, according to officials. Dr. Ishtiaq Malik, 59, of Lanham, was convicted by a jury for targeting at least two patients in his care at the Advanced Walk-In Urgent Care at 10800 Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring, where he was arrested last year. Malik was taken into custody on Feb. 16, 2023 outside of his practice, and since then, eight additional victims came forward. Malik was found guilty on Friday of two counts each of second-degree ra…

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by Zak Failla
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Urgent Care Doctor Accused Of Groping, Touching Women During Exams In Montgomery County: Police Urgent Care Doctor Accused Of Groping, Touching Women During Exams In Montgomery County: Police
Urgent Care Doctor Accused Of Groping, Touching Women During Exams In Montgomery County: Police Two victims came forward to report alleged sexual abuse at a Montgomery County urgent care facility, leading to rape and other charges for a 58-year-old doctor. Investigators are seeking potential other victims of Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed Malek, a physician at the Advanced Walk-In Urgent Care at 10800 Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring, who allegedly groped, sexually assaulted, and inappropriately touched his victims during routine investigations, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 16. Specifically, Malek was arrested and charged with: Second-degree rape; Second-degree assault; Fourth-degree …

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Arrested For Sexual Assault In Maryland LA Fitness Showers, Additional Victims Suspected Teen Arrested For Sexual Assault In Maryland LA Fitness Showers, Additional Victims Suspected
Teen Arrested For Sexual Assault In Maryland LA Fitness Showers, Additional Victims Suspected An 18-year-old Silver Spring boy has been arrested after sexually assaulting at least two women inside an L.A. Fitness in Bethesda, authorities say. Samba Dieng is accused of sexually assaulting two female members of the gym in the 11400 block of Rockville Pike while they were showering in the women's locker room on the night of Friday, Oct. 21, according to Montgomery County police. Samba was arrested at his home by detectives on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and has been charged with Second-Degree Rape, Fourth Degree Sex Offense, and two counts of Second-Degree Assault.  Detectives belie…

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