A Harrisonburg man who claimed to be a pastor is now in Fairfax County custody after being accused of a sexual assault in Merrifield, police said today (Friday).
Marco Antonio Ocampos Zamora allegedly traveled to Merrifield for an in-person “counseling session” with a woman he met online who believed he was a pastor. The woman told detectives that she was sexually assaulted during the session, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The alleged incident occurred in the 2700 block of Prosperity Avenue last November, but was not reported to law enforcement until Dec. 16.
Ocampos Zamora was arrested at his home by Harrisonburg Police on Feb. 27 before being extradited to Fairfax County on Wednesday (March 4).
The 36-year-old has been charged with one count each of object sexual penetration and abduction with intent to defile, which are both felonies.
Ocampos Zamora is scheduled to appear in Fairfax County General District Court on May 18 for a preliminary hearing. He is currently being held in the county’s Adult Detention Center without bond.
“Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance,” the FCPD said.
