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Teen charged with rape after victim tells school counselor

The victim later told a school counselor what happened, who called the police.
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DUMFRIES, Va. — A 15-year-old is facing charges after a student told their school counselor they were sexually assaulted by the teen at a home in Dumfries

According to the Prince William County Police Department, the assault happened in October 2023 and the unnamed teen was charged on Tuesday, January 30. 

Police say the 15-year-old sexually assaulted the victim, who was under 18 at the time. The victim later told a school counselor what happened, who called the police. 

Following an investigation, police arrested the 15-year-old and charged him with rape. 

Anyone with information may contact Prince William County Police detectives at 703-792-7000. 

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