The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a series of misdemeanor sexual abuse offenses that occurred in Northwest. The suspect, identified as Moustapha Sow of Northeast, DC, was taken into custody on October 26, 2026, following a warrant issued by the DC Superior Court.
According to the police, the incidents took place on October 16, 2026, when the suspect allegedly approached multiple victims and engaged in unwanted sexual contact before fleeing the scenes. The reported incidents occurred at three different locations: at approximately 9:45 a.m. at 11th Street and Columbia Road; around 10:21 a.m. in the 1600 block of Harvard Street; and at approximately 2:20 p.m. in the 3700 block of Calvert Street.
Moustapha Sow has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor sexual abuse. The successful apprehension was carried out by the Criminal Apprehension Unit in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address and reduce incidents of sexual offenses in the community.
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