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18-year-old accused of sexual assault at LA Fitness in Montgomery Co.

Officers say Samba Dieng has been to LA Fitness gyms throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County and believe there may be more victims.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection to a sexual assault at a gym in Montgomery County. Now, investigators are searching for any possible additional victims. 

According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), 18-year-old Samba Dieng is accused of sexually assaulting two women inside an LA Fitness on Rockville Pike in Bethesda.

Detectives say the two women reported being sexually assaulted while showering in the women's locker room on Oct. 21 around 9:30 p.m. 

Police say Samba is a member of the gym.

"He had been there working out and then at some point did make his way to the women's locker rooms and the shower," said Shiera Goff the Director of Public Information for Montgomery County Police. 

Investigators arrested Samba, with the assistance of LA Fitness, at a home in Silver Spring on Oct. 26. He is charged with Second-Degree Rape, Fourth Degree Sex Offense, and two counts of Second-Degree Assault. 

Officers say Samba has been to LA Fitness gyms throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County and believe there may be victims.

"Sometimes people may not be comfortable coming forward if they have been a victim of a sexual assault. So because of that, we want to make sure that we put the message out there that it's okay to come forward. The suspect is in custody and we just want to make sure that they're able to report anything that may have happened to them," said Goff. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5050. 

Credit: MCPD
Samba Dieng accused of sexual assault in Bethesda, Maryland

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