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Man charged for Walmart sex assault in Dumfries

A man has been charged, following a sexual assault at a Walmart in Dumfries.

Prince William police were called to the Walmart at 17041 Jefferson Davis Highway on July 10 for the incident.

According to Prince William police, the victim – a 29-year old Woodbridge woman – told officers she was shopping in the store when 35-year old Richmond man Lane Dickson approached her.

During the incident, Dickson rubbed against the victim and touched her inappropriately, stated Prince William police. The victim was not injured.

When detectives went to arrest Dickson for his involvement in the assault, they found that he was already at the Rappahannock Regional Jail for a separate incident, stated Prince William police.

Prince William police stated that Dickson is being charged with assault and battery, obscene sexual display and indecent exposure.