13-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted In Manassas, Suspect Arrested: Police

MANASSAS, VA — A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on Thursday in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities said the girl got into a truck with a man who offered her a ride after she got tired while riding her bike.

The girl was not injured in the assault, authorities said.

Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Sender Juventino Linares Rivera. He was arrested on Friday and charged with aggravated sexual battery, abduction, carnal knowledge, attempted rape, and attempted strangulation.

Linares Rivera is being held without bond at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. His court date is pending. If convicted of all charges, Linares Rivera could spend the rest of his life in prison.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Thursday morning in the 5400 block of Hoadly Road, police said. Originally, the victim only reported that her bike was stolen. After questioning from authorities, she said a man also sexually assaulted her, authorities said.

The girl had been riding her bike near Hoadly Road and Prince William Parkway before stopping due to fatigue and the inclement weather. A man in a red truck stopped and offered her a ride, according to the police report.

The girl accepted the offer, and the man loaded her bike into the bed of the truck. He then drove to a nearby parking lot and assaulted the victim, police said.

After the assault, the girl fled the truck and the man drove away with her bike still in the back. She took a photo of the suspect's vehicle.

After releasing an initial report, authorities received tips from the community that led investigators to the driver, who they identified as Linares Rivera. The police department said Linares Rivera did not own the truck.

Linares Rivera met with detectives at the police station and was taken into custody.

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.