Child Predator From Springfield Arrested

SPRINGFIELD, VA—A suspected sexual predator targeting children has been arrested in Fairfax County. The victims are children aged four to 11 years old.

Jerberth Adallir Palma, 43, of Springfield is charged with three counts of sodomy of a child under the age of 13, one count of indecent liberties with a child under the age of 15, and one count of aggravated sexual battery of a child under the age of 13.

According to police, the suspect came into contact with children while working as a handyman in homes. Palma worked as an independent contractor around Fairfax County for years. (Sign up for real time alerts and a newsletter. iPhone users can download the Patch app in the App Store.)

Detectives from the Major Crimes Division and Child Abuse Section arrested Palma on Thursday, July 13. Police believe there were other victims. Anyone whose children may have come across Palma are asked to talk to detectives.

Anyone with information should contact Detective ­­­C.C. O’Malley at 703-246-7827, or the Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. You can also submit a tip online through Crime Solvers..org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Anonymous tips leading to an arrest can result in $100 to $1,000 cash rewards.

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