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Alexandria man arrested for sexual battery in Landmark area

By James Cullum
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A 30-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond after allegedly committing sexual battery on a woman  and following other women in the Landmark area on Thursday night.

Police responded to the 300 block of S. Reynolds Street at around 5:45 p.m. to investigate a report of a disorderly person, according to a release.

“While gathering information, APD learned that the adult male suspect had committed sexual battery on a female victim and was following other women in the area,” police reported. “At the time of his arrest, he appeared to be under the influence.”

Tonio Richardson was arrested and charged with sexual battery, simple assault, and public intoxication. He was also positively identified by the victim, police said.

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