Woodbridge Crime: Man Charged with Rape
Police investigated alleged rapes between August of 2009 until April of 2012
A Woodbridge man has been charged with rape after a police investigation.
The victim, an 18-year-old Woodbridge woman, told police she had been sexually assaulted by the man—a known acquaintance—several times between August 2009 and April 2012.
Prince William County Police arrested the man, who has a court date on June 19. Police said the victim remains in custody of family.
The above information comes from the Prince William County Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Have a question about this police item? Email laurenj at patch.com
Lou Rosgen
11:50 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Why do you always omit the names and details of crimes committed? Political Correctness?
Lauren Jost
12:15 pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Lou,
Thanks for your question.
In cases of rape where the victim knew the accused we omit the name because it could inadvertently identify the victim. It is common practice to not identify sexual assault victims. For cases that are not felonies, but are low-level misdemeanors, it is Patch policy that we don't name those involved because we don't have the manpower to follow up on every charge.