Sexual Assault Reported At Woodbridge Dollar Store: Police

Woodbridge VA

22 September, 2021

4:05 PM

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WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a Woodbridge Dollar Store on Monday, Sept. 20, according to the Prince William County Police Department. A man was arrested after he was accused of inappropriately touching the girl. Authorities identified the man as Jose Antonio Romo, a Stafford resident. Romo was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 21 after an investigation. The incident was first reported to the police department around 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20. Authorities said the assault occurred earlier in the day on Monday. Officers determined that the victim, who police identified only as a 10-year-old girl, was shopping at the Dollar Store in Daniel Stuart Square when she was approached by an unknown man. "During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim's arm before inappropriately touching her," the police department wrote in their incident report. "The accused then walked out of the store." The victim reported the assault to a family member later in the day. The family member contacted police, prompting the investigation. No injuries were reported in the incident, authorities said. During their investigation, officers identified Romo as the man involved in the assault. He was arrested on Tuesday. See also: Hylton Arts Center To Require COVID Vaccine Or Negative Test Romo is charged with one count of aggravated sexual battery. His court date is pending, and he is currently being held without bond. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. They can be reached at 1-800-656-4673. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center also offers an array of resources that intend to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Local resources from ACTS are also available for victims of sexual assault. Their hotline can be reached at 703-368-4141. Have a story idea? Email me at [email protected] with tips, questions, comments, or concerns.