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Fairfax County Police Department
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News Release: 09/057/0962/tjw(1)
August 26,
2010
UPDATE: Fairfax County Coach Apprehended in Poland
John E. Hamilton, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, August 25 by the Polish Border Guard as he attempted to cross into the Czech Republic. Hamilton faces charges stemming from allegations of sexual misconduct that occurred between 1992 and 2008.
Detectives assigned to the Fairfax County Child Services Unit worked closely with the U.S. Marshals Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on this intricate and extensive investigation. Deputies from the U.S. Marshals Service developed information on Hamilton that enabled Polish border guards to identify and apprehend him.
Hamilton will stand trial on two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a child, two counts of indecent liberties with a child and one count of crimes against nature with a minor. These charges were filed with the Circuit Court of the County of Fairfax, VA, on August 17, 2009.
UPDATE
October 14, 2009 - John E. Hamilton failed to appear for a scheduled court date on Wednesday, October 7. As a result, a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest and nationwide extradition has been authorized. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hamilton.
Anyone with information is asked to call 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. You may also call Detective J. Hinson at 703-246-7523 or the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131.
UPDATE
Additional Victims Emerge
On Friday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m., detectives charged John E. Hamilton with two counts of sodomy in connection with their ongoing investigation. The warrants were obtained and executed on Hamilton who remains incarcerated at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
The new charges stem from allegations made by two additional victims; one is now 19 years old, the other 28. In the case of the 19-year-old, the incidents allegedly occurred from October through December of 2001. The 28-year-old victim alleges that the offenses took place from December 1992 until April of 1993. Both victims lived in the Hollin Hall area at that time. Hamilton acted in a coaching capacity for both of these victims.
Due to the complex and delicate nature of this investigation, additional resources have been allocated.
The most recent charges do not reflect all of the allegations or all of the potential victims in this case. Detectives understand that victims may fear coming forward for various reasons, but want to encourage them to do so in order to bring this investigation to a comprehensive, successful conclusion as soon as possible.
Anyone with information that might help this investigation can use the contact information at the bottom of this news release. Correspondence may also be sent to FCPD-ColdCase@fairfaxcounty.gov
Volunteer Coach Arrested for Sex Offenses
May 26, 2009 - An investigation was launched in late February of this year, when a 24-year-old victim of a sexual crime came forward after 12 years. Detectives from the Child Investigations Unit, assisted by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, conducted the investigation that led to the arrest of John E. Hamilton, 37, of 14120 Gabrielle Way in Centreville, Virginia.
According to the male victim, who was 12 years old at the time of the offense, Hamilton engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with him periodically, from March through July of 1997. One incident occurred in the parking lot of Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road. Another took place at Hamilton’s home at that time, in the 6600 block of Wakefield Drive in the Belle View area. Hamilton was a little league baseball coach for the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association at that time.
During the investigation, detectives learned that Hamilton currently had a 16-year-old, foreign exchange student living with him. That student has been removed from the home by authorities.
Hamilton was arrested at his home on Friday, May 22, shortly before 10 a.m. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and was charged with one count of aggravated sexual battery and three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in custodial or supervisory relationship. He was held without bond.
Hamilton has lived in the Northern Virginia area for many years. During
that time, he has held several positions in the athletic community that
would have afforded him access to children. Detectives are asking parents
who are concerned that Hamilton 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 call 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. You may also call Detective J. Hinson at 703-246-7893 or the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131.
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