MANASSAS – (Press Release) On November 5, 2018, the Manassas City Police Department began an investigation into an allegation of carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old female victim. The investigation revealed the suspect had inappropriate contact with the victim during the summer of 2018. The suspect, identified as Derek BRANCH, and the victim met at The Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas where the suspect is employed. On November 9, 2018, BRANCH was arrested and charged with carnal knowledge of a child. BRANCH is being held without bond and a court date is currently set for January 17, 2019.
