PWC Police charge suspects in rape and child neglect cases

**ARRESTS**

Rape – On October 14th at 9:53PM, detectives from the Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the 10500 block of Oronoco Ln in Manassas (20109) earlier that day. The victim, a 28 year old woman of Manassas, reported to police that she was involved in a verbal argument with the accused, a known acquaintance, at her residence which escalated. During the encounter, the accused was repeatedly told to leave. The accused refused to leave then followed the victim into her bedroom where he sexually assaulted her before leaving the home. The victim responded to a local hospital where police were contacted. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.
Arrested on October 19th: [No photo available]
Kenneth George GOUGH, 27, of the 10500 block of Oronoco Ln in Manassas
Charged with rape
Court Date: Unavailable | Bond: Unavailable

Felony Child Neglect – On October 17th at 11:45AM, officers responded to the area of Signal Hill Rd and Janet Rose Ct in Manassas (20111) to investigate a hit and run.  The caller reported to police that she was involved in an accident in the above area with a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. The caller was able to provided vehicle information. A short time later, an officer located the suspect vehicle pulling into a nearby shopping center. After pulling the vehicle over, the officer determined that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated. Further investigation found the vehicle to be occupied by a 2 month old girl. The driver was subsequently arrested without incident.
Arrested on October 18th:
James David BURGESS, 22, of the 4600 block of Telfair Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with felony child neglect , driving under the influence, and hit and run
Court date: Pending | Bond:  Unavailable

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Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.