Crime & Safety

Report: Arlington County Probation Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 10

Man was charged July 9 with aggravated sexual battery in Prince William County.

Woodbridge man Marco Antonio Silva, 40, charged July 9 with aggravated sexual battery involving a 10-year old girl is an Arlington County probation officer, according to a report by NBC-4.

On July 9, detectives from Prince William County's Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence in the 3500 block of Forestdale Ave in Woodbridge on July 7. 

Prince William County said the investigation revealed that the victim, a 10 year old girl, was allegedly sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

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Silva was held without bond. He was placed on administrative leave by Arlington County without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation, NBC-4 reported.

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