On-Duty Baltimore City Cop Charged With Edgewood Woman's Rape: Police

EDGEWOOD, MD — A Baltimore City police officer has been arrested by Harford County sheriff's deputies in connection to the on-duty rape of an Edgewood woman.

The investigation started June 3 when Harford County Sheriff's Office detectives were called to a local hospital to meet with a woman in the emergency department who reported she had been sexually assaulted.

As detectives worked through the initial details, they learned that an on-duty Baltimore police officer investigating an unrelated call for service in Baltimore City gave the woman a ride to her home in Edgewood. The officer's supervisor gave him permission to drive the woman home.

But after arriving at the victim’s home, the police officer, later identified as Daniel Oxendine, went into her apartment and sexually assaulted her. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office was called and the victim was taken to a hospital for a sexual assault kit exam where forensic evidence, including DNA, was collected and preserved for analysis.

When DNA test results returned conclusively identifying Oxendine as the offender, detectives obtained an arrest warrant. On Aug. 27, detectives found Oxendine with the assistance of the Baltimore Police Department and took him into custody without incident. He was taken to the Harford County Detention Center where he is currently awaiting his initial court appearance.

Oxendine has been charged with two counts of first-degree rape; two counts of second-degree rape; two counts of a law enforcement officer engaging in a sexual act with a victim or witness of an investigation; burglary with intent to commit rape; and misconduct in office.

Based on information gathered so far, detectives believe Oxendine may have committed similar offenses, the Harford County Sheriff's Office stated.

Investigators are working to identify any additional incidents in which he may have been involved. Detectives continue to review evidence, examine prior reports and coordinate with partner agencies to determine whether other crimes may be connected.

Anyone who may have had contact with Oxendine or may have information relevant to the investigation contact Detective Golden at 410-836-5430.