Gaithersburg, MD – A 30-year-old Germantown man has been charged after police say he approached a 10-year-old child inside a Silver Spring arcade and committed an assault that has now prompted investigators to search for possible additional victims.
The Montgomery County Police said the incident occurred Wednesday at approximately 10 p.m. inside Dave and Buster’s, located in the 8600 block of Colesville Road. According to investigators, the child was in the arcade area when an adult male approached and removed the child’s socks and shoes before leaving the scene.
Detectives with the department’s 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit identified the suspect as Christopher Michael Simpson, 30, of Germantown. Authorities said Simpson was later charged in connection with the incident following investigative efforts.
Police obtained an arrest warrant charging Simpson with second-degree assault and sexual assault-related offenses. Details regarding his custody status were not immediately released.
Investigators said information developed during the case indicates there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
- Incident occurred Wednesday around 10 p.m. at Dave and Buster’s
- Suspect identified as 30-year-old Germantown resident
- Detectives believe additional victims may exist
Police seek additional victims
The 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit is urging anyone who may have had contact with Simpson or believes they may have been victimized to call 240-773-6870.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking the p3tips link, or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Authorities said tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for rewards ranging from $250 to $10,000.
Additional updates may be posted through regional Silver Spring news outlets as the investigation continues.
