Man Charged in Sexual Assault, Suspect in Three More: Police

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A Bladensburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint earlier this week, and Prince George’s County Police say he is a suspect in three similar attacks.

On Friday afternoon police arrested James William Diggs, 48, of the 5200 block of Newton Street in Bladensburg and charged him in connection with a sexual assault that happened Wednesday night.

Authorities say a woman was walking in the 3800 block of 38th Avenue in Cottage City about 8:15 p.m. March 4 when the suspect allegedly grabbed her from behind, put a knife to her throat and attacked her in a secluded area, police say.

On Thursday, detectives identified Diggs as the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant. Friday afternoon, the department’s Fugitive Squad captured Diggs in Waldorf, where he was arrested without incident.

More charges are pending against Diggs for a Feb. 25 sexual assault of a woman that occurred in the 4100 block of 54th Street in Bladensburg.

Detectives also consider Diggs a person of interest in two other sexual assaults that happened on Oct. 20 in the 5800 block of Annapolis Road and a Sept. 8 attack in the 5100 block of Quincy Street.

Diggs is expected to be transported to the Department of Corrections Friday evening.

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call the CID Sexual Assault Unit at (301) 772-4908. Callers can remain anonymous by calling CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You may also text “PGPD plus your tips” to CRIMES (274537) on your cell phone or go www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment.

»Photo of James William Diggs, courtesy of the Prince George’s County Police Department

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