Local news and updates from sexual assault
A veteran Anne Arundel County police officer has been charged with rape and child sex abuse, sparking community concern and raising questions about trust in local law enforcement.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a D.C. man following an alleged daylight sexual assault near Alexandria's Holmes Run Trail, prompting community safety concerns.
Michael Maurice Johnson, previously cleared in the 2010 Phylicia Barnes killing, has been convicted of rape and assault in a new case in Baltimore County. The verdict from a jury marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to address violent crime.
An individual from Chevy Chase, identified as an archaeological researcher and YouTuber, is facing nine second-degree rape charges in Montgomery County. The serious allegations will proceed through the Maryland legal system.
A Silver Spring dentist, Dr. Ermias Semaie, has been arrested and charged with sex offenses in Montgomery County after at least two patients reported assaults. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging the public to come forward. This follows a previous license suspension and probation in 2018 for similar allegations.