Metro Transit Police has announced the arrest of Adrian Barnes, 29, by MTPD July 29 at Fort Totten Station. Barnes was charged with ‘Attempted Second Degree Rape’ that occurred at the Shady Grove metro station last week. According to police, he will also be charged with ‘Assault’ and ‘Fugitive from Justice.’
Prior to his arrest, Metro Transit Police provided the following information: “Victim reported the suspect, identified as Adrian Barnes, approached her from behind as she was getting in her car. The suspect forced her to the ground, then attempted to rape her. The victim fought off the suspect and ran from the garage to get help.”
ARRESTED: Adrian Barnes, 29, by MTPD July 29 at Fort Totten Station. Charged with Attempted Second Degree Rape that occurred at Shady Grove last week. Will also be charged with Assault and Fugitive from Justice. #wmata pic.twitter.com/wyDxZLIyy9
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) August 3, 2023