Massachusetts Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended In Virginia: Police

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 2:39 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 Friday, Oct. 24, police said. He had a warrant issued from West Roxbury District Court on several charges including attempted murder, assault, 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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