Woman, 79, Reports Sexual Assault on Bus: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County police detectives are investigating allegations that a bus driver sexually assaulted an elderly woman while she was riding in his vehicle last month in Lincolnia, according to the Police Department.

The suspect has been suspended from his position with Fastran, the company that operates the bus, the police said. The victim did not require medical attention.

On Friday, June 10, officers responded to the report of a sexual assault of the 79-year-old woman that took place in early May. The woman told police detectives that she had been assaulted by the same suspect on more than one occasion on different dates, the police said.

The investigation is continuing, and the police are asking anyone who has information about these incidents, or who may have had a similar incident, to contact the Police Department at 703-691-2131.

You can also contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers... or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or call 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).

Fastran, a county service operated by a contractor, offers specialized transportation services for residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.