Man Accused Of Touching Children At Sterling Pool Released On Bail: Court Records

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A man who was accused of inappropriately touching two children at a Loudoun County pool last week has been released on bail, according to court records.

The man, 62-year-old Michael Taylor, is charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault. If convicted of all charges, Taylor could face up to four years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

Taylor was released on bail after a hearing on Tuesday, court records show. His next court date is scheduled for March 16.

At 6 a.m. on Friday, the two victims told deputies that Taylor inappropriately touched them while they were in the Claude Moore Park swimming pool, according to the police report. The children told deputies that Taylor inappropriately touched them in December, as well.

The sheriff's office did not provide detailed information about the nature of the assault. A sheriff's office spokesperson told Patch that Taylor brushed up against the victims.

"Detectives with the Special Victims Unit believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Whitehead at 703-777-1021," the sheriff's office said.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673.