Police arrest man for assaulting a child

Fairfax County Police arrested a 22-year-old man from Centreville for grabbing a girl at the Crystal Woods apartments in Lincolnia on Aug. 24.

Kevin Moran-Perez was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with assault and possession of a schedule I or II drug. He is being held on no bond.  

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The assault happened in the 5000 block of Caryn Court shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Moran-Perez approached a group of juveniles playing outside near an apartment building. He displayed a knife and grabbed a preteen by the hand.

She was able to break free and all three juveniles at the scene ran away. The juveniles were not injured. 

Anyone with information about this incident should contact detectives at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has resources to help parents talk to their children about abductions.