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News Release: 09/346/0091/BW/(6)
December 14, 2009
Child Sexually Assaulted at Park
Franconia
Police District – A 7-year-old boy was sexually assaulted around 11:15
a.m. on Saturday, December 12, at Lee District Park, located at 6601
Telegraph Road. The boy went into a bathroom where he was confronted by a
man who then allegedly sexually assaulted him. After leaving the
bathroom, the boy told his mother what happened and she summoned police.
Several citizens kept the suspect in sight until police arrived and took
him into custody. The victim was not injured.
Michael
Darden, 22, of 8960 Yellow Daisy Place, was taken to the Fairfax County
Adult Detention Center and charged with aggravated sexual battery and
abduction with the intent to defile.
Detectives are asking parents who are concerned that Darden may have engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with their children, or those who may have been a victim themselves, to call police. The investigation continues and additional charges are possible.
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.
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