Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

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Reston Police District – Yesterday morning officers arrested a man who attempted to sexually assault a victim in Reston.

Yesterday at 5:26 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Charter Oak Court in Reston for an attempted sexual assault. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they were asleep. The victim fought the suspect off and called the police. The suspect fled before police arrival. The victim was treated at the scene for injuries considered non-life-threatening.

With the assistance of our helicopter and K9 unit, officers located and arrested Hugo Ernesto Argueta Vasquez, 43, of Reston near the location. He sustained injuries from a K9 bite and was treated at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.

After a thorough investigation, detectives discovered that on December 3, 2023, Argueta Vasquez unlawfully entered another residence within the same apartment complex and attempted to sexually assault another victim. Fortunately, the victim successfully fought off Argueta Vasquez before he fled. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony and Stalking. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center with no bond.   

Anyone with information or has encountered Argueta Vasquez is asked to contact our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3. 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 “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victims are receiving appropriate resources and assistance. Officers have increased their presence and extended community outreach efforts across the local area following this crime.

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