The Brief
- A housekeeper was attacked at a motel in Alexandria.
- Oscar Barrios, 46, is in custody facing multiple charges.
- Police used surveillance footage to identify and arrest the suspect.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Fairfax County Police have arrested a man suspected of attempting to rape a woman at her job last weekend.
Investigation at the Quality Inn motel
What we know:
The attack took place at the Quality Inn off Route One in Groveton, about four miles north of Mt. Vernon. The victim, a housekeeper, was in a room around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday when the suspect entered, hit her in the head, and attempted to assault her. She managed to escape, and the suspect fled before police arrived.
Oscar Barrios, 46, was arrested in a nearby store after detectives found images of him in the area. He is currently facing several charges, including attempted rape, abduction with intent to defile, assault and battery, and petit larceny.
Community reaction and police efforts
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