UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A swim instructor from Silver Spring has been charged in connection with an alleged incident involving two minors during a private swimming lesson, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced Wednesday.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru, was hired by a family to provide private swim lessons. The reported incident occurred on July 22 at a community center in Upper Marlboro. Police said the suspect is not affiliated with the community center.
According to the department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit (CVAA), a relative of the minors contacted police to report inappropriate conduct during the lesson. The department’s preliminary investigation led to Wang’Ombe-Gichuru being taken into custody later the same day.
He faces multiple charges, including offenses involving minors. Wang’Ombe-Gichuru is currently being held without bond at the Department of Corrections.
Authorities said the suspect initially met the family at a trampoline park in Laurel, where he is employed. Investigators are continuing to look into the case and are asking anyone with information to contact CVAA detectives at 301-772-4930.
“This remains an active investigation,” the department said.
