PWC Police detectives investigate reported Aug. 5 sexual assault

Aggravated Sexual Battery – On Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at 4:02PM, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a home located in the Woodbridge (22191) area of Prince William County earlier that afternoon.

The investigation revealed that the victim, a 16-year-old female juvenile, was lying on her bed when a family member, identified as the accused, entered the room. During the encounter, the accused inappropriately touched the victim. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Elmer Francisco GOMEZ BENITEZ, was arrested.
Arrested on August 5:
Elmer Francisco GOMEZ BENITEZ, 52, of Woodbridge
Charged with aggravated sexual battery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond