Crime & Safety
Manassas Man Charged With Rape Of 16-Year-Old Girl: Police
A 34-year-old Manassas man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with rape.
MANASSA, VA – A 34-year-old Manassas man has been arrested and charged with raping a 16-year-old former co-worker, police say.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, detectives arrested Edgar Jose Mendoza, 34, of Manassas, on Tuesday in connection with a reported sexual assault dating to March.
Police say on March 15, at about 6 p.m., Mendoza went to a residence on Breeden Hall Court in Bristow to meet a 16-year-old former coworker of his. During the pre-arranged meeting, they say, Mendoza assaulted the girl. Police didn’t say when the assault was reported, but say the victim was not injured.
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Mendoza is charged with rape by threat or force and is being held in custody and has a hearing scheduled for Sept. 25.
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