From Prince William police:
Sexual Assault Investigation – On October 25, detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit began an investigation into a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a home in Manassas (20111). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 9-year-old girl, was sexually assaulted on more than one occasion between September and October of 2016 by a family member. While investigating the incidents, detectives also discovered that the accused showed the victim inappropriate videos. The incidents were recently disclosed after the victim was shown an education video at school regarding appropriate and inappropriate touching. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Mark Christopher STONE, was arrested.
Arrested on October 25:
Mark Christopher STONE, 28, of Manassas
Charged with 2 counts of rape, 3 counts of forcible sodomy, 2 counts of object sexual penetration and 1 count of displaying inappropriate materials to a child
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT BondPrince William police also reported today charges aggravated sexual battery for a teenager in an unrelated incident: \
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