Sexual Assault in Reston

Fairfax County Police Department
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News Release: 09/091/1296/spr(5)
April 7, 2009

Sexual Assault in Reston

On Wednesday, April 1, a 15-year-old girl from the Reston area reported an alleged sexual assault that occurred the night before. The teenager was walking with an acquaintance along a path in the 2300 block of Soapstone Drive around 10:30 p.m. The acquaintance allegedly forced the victim off the path and assaulted her. The victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Detectives obtained warrants for the suspect and a lookout was broadcasted. Officers located the suspect Friday evening, April 3, on a bike path near Shire Court in Reston.

The suspect, Laronn Ramsuer, 18, of 2229 Lovedale Lane in Reston, was arrested and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with rape and two counts of sodomy.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Laronn Ramsuer