Takoma Park Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred in April 2025 and are asking the public for additional information as the investigation continues.
According to the Takoma Park Police Department, officers were notified on February 5, 2026 by the Alexandria Police Department about a reported sexual assault that took place on April 7, 2025. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division then launched an investigation and were able to identify and locate the victim, who has since been interviewed and is cooperating with investigators.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect met the victim on April 7, 2025 at Blue Sunday’s Bar & Grill in Bowie. The suspect and victim later traveled to Society Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Spring before investigators allege the suspect transported the victim to the 7600 block of Hammond Avenue in Takoma Park, where the sexual assault occurred.
Police identified the suspect as Timothy Valentin, 30, of Fort Washington. According to investigators, Valentin is a suspect in multiple sexual assaults in neighboring jurisdictions including Alexandria, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. Police also said Valentin is a former Metropolitan Police Department officer and has reportedly used multiple aliases when interacting with victims.
The Takoma Park Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is coordinating with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, and criminal charges against Valentin are expected. Valentin is currently in custody in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The investigation remains active, and Takoma Park Police believe there may be additional victims. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim, has information related to these incidents, or may have gone on a date with Valentin is urged to contact authorities.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Victor Glouchkov at 301-891-7116 or the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100. Spanish-speaking individuals may contact Victim/Witness Coordinator Gudelia Saavedra at 301-891-7142 for assistance.
