Detectives Arrest Merrifield Physical Therapist and Seek Additional Victims

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Mason Police District— Detectives from Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a physical therapist after he inappropriately touched a victim in his office.

On September 8, at 12:28 pm, officers responded to a sex offense in the 8000 block of Innovation Park Drive in Merrifield. The victim reported that she was sexually assaulted by a licensed physical therapist during her therapy appointment. The victim attempted to leave but the suspect blocked her from exiting and took her phone. The victim was eventually able to leave and reported the incident. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau responded and assumed the investigation.

Through their investigation detectives identified the suspect as Samuel Young Choi, 34, of Chantilly. Detectives also learned the victim was sexually assaulted on a separate occasion while receiving treatment from Choi.

Choi was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged 

with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery, Robbery, and Abduction. He was held on no bond.

If you have been a victim of a crime involving this man or have information, please reach out to detectives from 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 a cash reward. 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 victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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