Man Charged With Rape After Meeting Girl On Metrobus, Luring Her To Wooded Area: Police

ROCKVILLE, MD — A man charged with second-degree rape met a girl on a bus, then lured her to a wooded area in Rockville where she was assaulted on April 10, Montgomery County Police said.

Charles Erby Jr., 46, was arrested on April 12, and charged with second-degree rape of a minor. Detectives are concerned there may be more victims who have not contacted police.

NBC Washington reported Erby talked with the victim on a Metrobus; when she became uncomfortable she got off the bus in the 13000 block of Veirs Mill Road, a location with wooded areas next to a cemetery and sports fields.

Erby followed the victim and lured the juvenile into a wooded area, where he sexually assaulted her, police said in a news release.

Police arrested Erby in Washington, D.C., where he is being held awaiting extradition to Montgomery County.

Anyone who may have been a victim of Erby is asked to call the SVID-Child Exploitation Unit at 240-773-5400 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.