Falls Church Man Arrested For Assault, Indecent Exposure On Arlington Trail

ARLINGTON, — A Falls Church man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and exposing himself to two women walking on a popular Arlington bike trail.

Police say Marvin Sosa Velasquez, 22, is accused of assaulting both women on the Custis Trail Wednesday. He is charged with indecent exposure and two counts of assault and battery.

At 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, police were called to the 1900 block of N. Calvert St. for the report of an assault. The victim told officers she was walking on the bike trail when Velasquez touched her inappropriately.

While on the scene investigating the incident, officers located a second woman who said Velasquez grabbed her around the waist. The woman freed herself from him and he then exposed himself to her, police said.

Police canvassed the area and found Velasquez in the 3300 block of Lee Highway.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone who had previous contact with the suspect is asked to call Detective J. McGrath of the Special Victim’s Unit at 703-228-4244 or Jmcgra@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be provided anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

Photo: Velasquez, Arlington County Police