Suspect arrested after 13 years in shocking armed sexual abuse case in D.C.

Suspect arrested after 13 years in shocking armed sexual abuse case in D.C.
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, DC – A violent crime that occurred over a decade ago has led to the arrest of a man now charged with first-degree sexual abuse while armed.

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, an armed individual approached a victim in the 200 block of Nicholson Street, Northeast. After demanding property at gunpoint, the suspect assaulted the victim and engaged in forced sexual contact before fleeing the scene.

On Wednesday, January 22, 35-year-old Cristian Arteaga, who has no fixed address, was arrested on a DC Superior Court warrant. He has been charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed.