Former Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student Arrested At BWI
Crime & Safety
Former Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student Arrested At BWI Authorities said Mark Anthony Williams was attempting to leave the country when he was taken into custody by police.Mark Anthony Williams, 56, of Fairfax, Virginia, was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse after authorities said he engaged in sex acts with a minor victim over a five-month period in 2014. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)BALTIMORE, MD — A former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student nearly a decade ago was captured at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Sunday while attempting to leave the country, according to authorities.
Mark Anthony Williams, 56, of Fairfax, Virginia, was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse after authorities said he engaged in sex acts with a minor victim over a five-month period in 2014.
According to police, Williams fled the country during an investigation into the abuse, which happened in Washington, D.C.
Authorities said police were alerted last week that Williams had returned to the country. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest the following day.
Police said Williams was arrested at the airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. He currently is awaiting extradition to Washington, D.C.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s text tip line by sending a text message to 50411.
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