Updated at 1:15 p.m. — Alexandria Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a number of women, including a juvenile and a teacher at Mount Vernon Community School, on Wednesday.
Justin Leon Murray was charged with assault and battery and simple assault. He is not believed to be involved with a number of indecent exposures in the area.
The incidents occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Mount Vernon Avenue.
Police provided the following update to the Del Ray Business Association:
Yesterday at 5:30 PM a 36 YOA Male was grabbing females on the buttocks along Mount Vernon Avenue. A juvenile was grabbed in the 2400 block and a teacher by Mount Vernon Elementary among others. The suspect was apprehended after a foot pursuit by Officer Abigail Fillinger and others. At this time he does not appear to be involved with the indecent exposures.
