Maryland suspect accused of luring teen into woods, raping her: police
Montgomery County Department of Police is looking for anyone who was victimized by Joshua Black
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A Maryland suspect is accused of raping a teenage girl after luring her into the woods, police say.
Olney resident Joshua Black, 31, was charged with multiple counts of second-degree rape and third-degree sex offense Friday.
Police say that the suspect enticed an underage victim into the woods at around 7 p.m. Thursday, before raping her. Black was quickly identified by police after the crime was reported.
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"Black lured the juvenile female victim into a wooded area, in the 17700 block of Prince Philip Dr., where he sexually assaulted her," Montgomery County Department of Police said in a statement.
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"Detectives have released a photo of Black and are urging anyone who may be a victim of sexual assault by Black to come forward," the statement added.
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Black was previously accused of sexual assaulting two students at the University of Maryland, College Park in April 2022, according to FOX 5 DC. He was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex offense over the incidents.
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Black was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is held without bond.
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Police believe there may be more victims out there. Anyone with information relating to the case is urged to call police at 240-773-5400, or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS.
Montgomery County Department of Police is actively investigating the incident. There are no additional details at this time.