City Of Columbia Police Department:   Crimestoppers: Officers Searching For Criminal Sexual Conduct, Burglary And Kidnapping Suspect

Press release from the City of Columbia Police Department:

October 3, 2021

Columbia Police Department officers are searching for a male suspect accused of criminal sexual conduct against a 21-year-old female.

Investigators with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) have active arrest warrants for 28-year-old John Forrest Washington Junior. He’s accused of forcing his way into the victim’s Pelham Drive home on October 1, 2021, making threats while armed with a sharp object and sexually assaulting her. The arrest warrants have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

** Washington should be considered armed and dangerous **

Once located and arrested, Washington will be charged with Burglary – First Degree, Kidnapping, Assault and Battery – First Degree, Criminal Sexual Conduct – First Degree and Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

During the incident, the victim also suffered a non-life threatening laceration to her hand. After the crime, suspect Washington left the scene after stealing the victim’s black 2015 Nissan Altima.  The victim was treated by medical staff at a local hospital.

Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip” Holbrook encourages citizens with information about the incident to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.   LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab. DOWNLOAD the new P3 Tips App for Apple or Android devices.

This press release was produced by the City of Columbia Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.