A man who works with Arlington County Public Schools was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that police say happened last month.
Julio Basurto, 42, of Arlington, Virginia, has been charged with abduction and forcible sodomy, according to the . He was arrested on June 22 without incident after detectives reviewed evidence and interviewed witnesses, police said in a news release.
Around 6:40 a.m. on May 21, police met with a woman who reported a sexual assault inside an unknown black vehicle. According to a police investigation, the victim was in the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard after leaving a bar, when the suspect approached in the vehicle.
The victim entered the vehicle, and alleged that the suspect — later identified as Basurto — sexually assaulted her before she was able to exit.
Basurto was not working as a ride-share driver or in any for-hire capacity, police said.
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He’s well-known for his work with the community advocacy group Juntos En Justicia. His advocated for tenants’ rights and educational topics.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ outlet that Basurto will remain in custody until his next court appearance.
A criminal investigation is ongoing, and police ask who believes they had a similar experience with the suspect to call the tip line at 703-228-4180, or send an email to ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. You can also call anonymously at 866-411-TIPS.
