A man accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Groveton hotel last year is facing a new charge of attempting to bribe a witness, according to Fairfax County Circuit Court records.
A grand jury indicted Oscar Junior Barrios of Alexandria on the bribery charge on July 20, adding it to a list of felony charges that already included abduction with intent to defile, attempted rape, grand larceny of a person, and misdemeanor simple assault.
While public details are still minimal, the indictment alleges that, on Feb. 2, Barrios “did unlawfully and feloniously attempt to give, offer, or promise to give money or other things of value” to the victim with the intent of keeping her from testifying or causing her to give false testimony.
The victim had reported to the Fairfax County Police Department around 7:48 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2025 that a man had entered the room where she was staying at the Quality Inn in the 7200 block of Fordson Road, struck her in the head, and tried to sexually assault her. Police said that the victim was able to escape, and the suspect fled the scene.
Officers later found Barrios at a store and took him into custody based on surveillance footage and a description of the suspect.
His case was moved from Fairfax County General District Court to the circuit court earlier this summer. Barrios is currently scheduled to face a two-day jury trial on Sept. 15.
