Officers Arrest Merrifield Peeper and Seek Additional Victims

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McLean Police District – Officers from our McLean District Station have arrested Demetrius Anderson, 33, of Washington, D.C. for peeping into a woman’s restroom stall.

Around 5:30 p.m. on October 23, officers responded to the Unique Thrift at 2956 Gallow’s Road for a report of a suspicious person. The officers learned Anderson had followed a woman into a restroom and pushed open her door while she was inside the stall. The victim yelled for the suspect to leave, and the suspect left the restroom but remained at the entrance of the store. Officers then placed Anderson under arrest without incident.

Anderson was taken to the Adult Detention Center and served with outstanding warrants. Anderson was also charged with Peeping and Public Intoxication.  He is currently being held without bond.

Based on information from store employees, officers believe there may be additional victims. If you have any information about this case or believe you may have been the victim of a crime involving Anderson, please contact PFC Noori at 703-556-7750. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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