A Baltimore County volunteer firefighter was arrested this week after a coworker alleged she was sexually assaulted earlier in May, according to Baltimore County Police. The woman told investigators the assault happened on May 2, and officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Liberty Road in Randallstown on May 5. Police said the suspect, who serves alongside the victim at the Liberty Road firehouse, was taken into custody and that his name will be released after he appears before a court commissioner.
Detectives were called at about 9:30 a.m. on May 5 after the woman reported the May 2 assault, WBFF reported. For now, officials have released a few additional details about what happened inside the Randallstown station.
The Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company lists its station at 10010 Liberty Road in Randallstown, the firehouse where both volunteers are assigned. The department's public site confirms that the company serves nearby neighborhoods in Baltimore County.
Investigation and next steps
According to WBFF, investigators obtained a warrant, then officers located the suspect and took him into custody. The station also reported that the suspect’s identity will be made public after his appearance before a court commissioner and that authorities have asked anyone with information about the case to call 410-887-1340.
Legal note
An arrest is an allegation, and the person arrested is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Baltimore County Police said the case remains under investigation and that further information will be released by authorities as it becomes available.
