Crime & Safety

Police: Man Accused in Sexual Assault of Girl

Incidents on more than one occasion since 2012, according to Prince William County Police.

A man is in custody on accusations that he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl on more than one occasion in the Woodbridge area, according to Prince William County Police.

Santos Joel Iraheta Zometa, 45, of Woodbridge, is charged with 3 counts of indecent liberties with a child and 1 count of peeping. He is being held without bond.

Officers say they were called to the area on Saturday. An investigation revealed that the victim was allegedly sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, on more than one occasion since 2012.

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