Former DC Police Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting 10 Women

Timothy Valentin faces multiple charges across Maryland and Virginia

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A former Washington, D.C. police officer named Timothy Valentin is accused of sexually assaulting at least 10 women across Maryland and Virginia between 2024 and 2025. Valentin, 30, is currently in custody and faces charges including rape, sodomy, abduction, unlawful filming, and aggravated sexual battery.

Why it matters

The case highlights the abuse of power and trust when law enforcement officers engage in criminal behavior, as well as the ongoing challenges of addressing sexual assault cases, especially those involving incapacitated victims who met their assailants through dating apps.

The details

Valentin, who previously served as an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. from 2017 to 2022, is accused of meeting women through dating apps or in person, getting them to consume alcohol until they became incapacitated, and then sexually assaulting them. Authorities in both Maryland and Virginia believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

  • The alleged assaults took place at various locations throughout Prince George's County, Maryland between 2024 and 2025.
  • In Alexandria, Virginia, Valentin is charged with offenses that occurred in 2025.
  • Valentin previously served as a D.C. police officer from 2017 to 2022, when he resigned.

The players

Timothy Valentin

A 30-year-old former Washington, D.C. police officer accused of sexually assaulting at least 10 women across Maryland and Virginia between 2024 and 2025.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)

The police department in Washington, D.C. where Valentin served as an officer from 2017 to 2022 before resigning.

Prince George's County Police Department

The police department in Maryland that charged Valentin with sexually assaulting six adult women in the county between 2024 and 2025.

Alexandria Police Department

The police department in Virginia that identified potential cases in Prince George's County, Maryland during its own investigation into Valentin.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Valentin's bail status as the investigations continue in both Maryland and Virginia.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for robust screening, training, and oversight of law enforcement officers to prevent abuse of power and trust, as well as the importance of supporting victims and encouraging them to come forward, especially in cases involving dating apps and incapacitated individuals.