IT Specialist Sexually Assaulted 4 Elementary School Students: Police

Woodbridge VA

18 April, 2022

9:47 AM

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WOODBRIDGE, VA — An IT specialist who worked at John Jenkins Elementary School was arrested on Friday. Authorities accused Jonathan Skocik of sexually assaulting four 8-year-old girls in his office between March 1 and April 6. Detectives with the Special Victims Bureau and Child Protective Services opened an investigation on April 6. Through their investigation, authorities determined that there were multiple victims. Detectives identified a total of four victims during their initial investigation. All the victims are 8-year-old girls, police said. Skocik inappropriately touched the victims while they were in his office in the school, according to the police report. The victims reported the encounters to teachers, who notified school administrators and authorities. The police department said that Skocik was removed from the school and kept away from children as detectives conducted their investigation. Authorities obtained arrest warrants for Skocik on Friday. He turned himself in on the same day. Skocik is charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault and four counts of indecent liberties by a custodian. Photo courtesy of the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities are asking anyone who may have more information about the investigation to contact the police department. Callers can submit tips by calling 703-792-7000. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673. In Prince William County, ACTS operates a 24/7 hotline with local support and resources that can be reached at 703-368-4141.