Document: Suspect Arrested in Assault with Intent to Commit First-Degree Sexual Abuse Offense

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in relation to an assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse offense on Oct. 4.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of G Street, NW, the suspect assaulted the victim with the intent to force the victim to engage in a sexual act. On Oct. 19, MPD officers arrested 27-year-old Omar Williams and charged him with  assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse while armed and aggravated assault while armed, according to the press release

As a result of the investigation, Williams is also being charged with second-degree theft, simple assault and burglary for two other unrelated incidents, according to the press release.