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First-degree sexual abuse

Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Former MPD Officer Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teen Girl Nearly 20 Years Ago: Feds Former MPD Officer Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teen Girl Nearly 20 Years Ago: Feds
Former MPD Officer Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teen Girl Nearly 20 Years Ago: Feds The former Metropolitan Police Department officer whose underage victim came forward after a chance encounter was convicted by a DC Superior Court jury of abusing a teen girl, federal authorities announced. District resident Lucius Kearney, now 52, was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse of a child following an incident nearly 20 years ago, according to officials. At the time of the assaults, the victim was 15 years old and the former officer was around 33 years old. Prosecutors said that in the 2005-2006 school year, when the girl was in 10th grade, she met the Kearney –…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Hero Cops Celebrated For 'Quick, Thorough Response' To Reported Sexual Assault In DC Hero Cops Celebrated For 'Quick, Thorough Response' To Reported Sexual Assault In DC
Hero Cops Celebrated For 'Quick, Thorough Response' To Reported Sexual Assault In DC Three top cops from the Metropolitan Police Department are being celebrated for their roles in diffusing a possibly deadly situation last year. Like a scene out of a movie, in late November, Officers Brian Lafranchise, Heather Lynn, and Ethan Way used all the tools in their police tool belt while responding to a reported sexual assault in the Seventh District, officials said. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, a 911 caller contacted the department reporting that "they say a disturbing video of the assault, which the (they) believed to be in progress."  Lynn and Lafranchise were the first to ar…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say A 27-year-old man was charged with sexually abusing two children at a Long Island park. Rashawn Brinkley, of Medford, was arrested at Gordon Heights Children’s Park, located on Shirley Lane in Medford, at about 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said two boys saw Brinkley at the park and identified him as the man who sexually abused them on Friday, Oct. 7. The boys notified a family member, who called police, authorities said.  SCPD said police had not previously been notified about the incident that happened at the park on Oct. 7. P…

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by Nicole Valinote
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Sexual Abuse Suspect Sought After Attack In Northeast: Police Sexual Abuse Suspect Sought After Attack In Northeast: Police
Sexual Abuse Suspect Sought After Attack In Northeast: Police Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are looking for leads as they investigate an early morning sexual assault in Northeast. Members of the department's Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who is wanted for first-degree sexual abuse and burglary for an incident that happened on Saturday, Aug. 6. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, police said that the suspect entered an occupied residence in the 400 block of M Street in Northeast, where he engaged in a forced sexual act with his victim. The suspect then fle…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Connection To 2005 Armed Sexual Abuse Incident: Metropolitan Police Man Charged In Connection To 2005 Armed Sexual Abuse Incident: Metropolitan Police
Man Charged In Connection To 2005 Armed Sexual Abuse Incident: Metropolitan Police A lengthy investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor who was threatened with a handgun in Southeast in 2005 led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man who is facing charges in DC Superior Court, authorities announced. Marquette Johnson, who has no fixed address, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 4 following a nearly two-decade-long investigation into alleged sexual abuse dating back to an incident in November 2005., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2005, police said that Johnson allegedly approached his juvenile victi…

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by Zak Failla
Hudson, NY
Police & Fire
Man Charged For Sexually Abusing Child In Region Man Charged For Sexually Abusing Child In Region
Man Charged For Sexually Abusing Child In Region A man from the region has been charged with the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 11 after police received a tip. Patrick Williams-Batchelder, age 22, of Rensselaer, was arrested in Columbia County on Friday, April 15 for first-degree sexual abuse. According to New York State Police, law enforcement received a tip of the sexual abuse involving Williams-Batchelder, said Trooper AJ Hicks. A follow-up investigation determined that Williams-Batchelder sexually abused a victim under the age of 11-years old, Hicks said. Williams-Batchelder was remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area A monthlong investigation into reported sexual abuse of a child in the area led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man who targeted a minor, authorities announced. In Dutchess County, Hyde Park resident Areas Washington was arrested on Friday, Dec. 3 following an investigation into claims that he abused a minor years ago in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson said that the investigation into Washington determined that he allegedly had sexual contact with his underage victim several years ago. Watterson said that “no further details about the case or victim…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area A 55-year-old area man has been accused of sexually abusing a child, state police said. The charge comes after state police said a tip led to an investigation that determined Orange County resident John Suchomel, of Monroe, sexually abused the child under the age of 13 in the village of Philmont. On Friday, Sept. 4, State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Suchomel and charged him with first-degree sexual abuse, a Class D felony. Suchomel was arraigned before the Village of Philmont Court, and remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $10,000 bon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Inmate Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Faces New Charges, Sheriff Says Long Island Inmate Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Faces New Charges, Sheriff Says
Long Island Inmate Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Faces New Charges, Sheriff Says An inmate at the Yaphank Correctional Facility is facing new charges for allegedly violating the terms of his sentencing, the Sheriff’s Office announced. Suffolk County Sheriff deputies transported 27-year-old Drew Fuller - who has no known address - at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, was rearrested for an active arrest warrant that was issued for criminal possession of stolen property. Fuller - who was previously convicted of first-degree sexual abuse in 2016 - was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and is currently being held without bail at the…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape
Police: Area Man Lured 13-Year-Old On Social Media Before Committing Rape A 21-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he lured a 13-year-old on social media to send photos before eventually breaking into the victim's home and committing forcible rape. Allegations of sexual assault were reported to state police on Monday, June 25 in Carmel. A subsequent investigation found Anthony E. Barrera Ramirez of Dover began having conversations with the child on a social media application, police said. The conversations became sexual in nature, and Barrera Ramirez was able to entice the victim to send inappropriate photos, according to police.  Barrera Ramirez …

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by Joe Lombardi