MANASSAS, VA – An Alexandria man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault in Manassas, according to police.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, a man and a woman began chatting online in October 2026. After some time of exchanging messages, the man picked the woman up and took her to Fairmont Park at 9801 Fairmont Ave. in Manassas, where he sexually assaulted her. The man then drove the woman back to her home, where she reported the incident to police.
According to court documents, the offence took place on Oct. 10.
The suspect was identified as Jose Manuel Maya Ozonua, 30, of Alexandria. He was arrested on Nov. 5. and is charged with rape, abduction with intent to defile and object sexual penetration.
Maya Ozonua is being held in custody and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 23.
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