A Reston man faces charges in connection to two sexual assault attempts at the same apartment complex, police say.
The Fairfax County Police Department announced today that its officers arrested Hugo Ernesto Argueta Vasquez, a 43-year-old Reston resident, yesterday (Wednesday) after they were called to the Charter Oak Apartments on Charter Oak Court for an attempted sexual assault at 5:26 a.m.
“The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they were asleep,” the FCPD said in a news release. “The victim fought the suspect off and called the police. The suspect fled before police arrival. The victim was treated at the scene for injuries considered non-life-threatening.”
According to the FCPD, officers found Argueta Vasquez nearby with help from its helicopter and K9 unit, including a dog who bit him. He was treated for injuries from the bite at the scene, police said.
Detectives determined during their investigation that Argueta Vasquez broke into another home in the same apartment complex on Dec. 3, 2023 and allegedly tried to sexually assault someone in the residence.
“Fortunately, the victim successfully fought off Argueta Vasquez before he fled. The victim did not sustain any injuries,” the FCPD said.
Now in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond, Argueta Vasquez has been charged with two counts of burglary with intent to commit a felony and stalking.
He was arraigned today and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 4, according to Fairfax County General District Court records.
The FCPD says detectives are now looking for other potential victims, advising anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3.
“Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victims are receiving appropriate resources and assistance,” the FCPD said. “Officers have increased their presence and extended community outreach efforts across the local area following this crime.”
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