Crime & Safety
Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Georgetown Waterfront
The victim was jogging when she was attacked from behind, police say.
The U.S. Park Police is investigating the report of a sexual assault that occurred Wednesday night on the Capitol Crescent Trail near the Georgetown waterfront.
A female jogger told police she was attacked from behind and placed in a chokehold at about 9:16 p.m.
The woman lost consciousness and awoke with her pants down and the suspect fondling her, according to a news release. The victim screamed, and her attacker ran away toward Fletcher’s Boat House, the release states.
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The attack took place on the trail north of the Three Sisters rock formation, near the vicinity of Water Street NW, according to police.
The suspect is described as a black male with medium-colored skin, between 5 feet, 8 inches and 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and weighing approximately 180 to 200 pounds. He is described as having a muscular/fit build, with 3- to 4-inch dreadlocks and "a light scruffy beard." At the time of the attack, he was wearing a white shirt and black jersey shorts.
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Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Glenn Luppino at 202-610-8750 and reference case No. 12-36735. You can also call the U.S. Park Police Tip Line at 202-610-8737.
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