Eight charged with soliciting sex in parks
Top, left to right; James Anderson, Paul Cupka, David Ford and Dean Jones. Bottom: left to right; Edward Lowther, Charles Randall, Charles Ross and Willia Stewart.
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Police press release
Published: June 18, 2008
Over the last month and a half, Prince William County Police have investigated reports of criminal sexual activity in Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle, Va.
The investigation has resulted in the arrests – so far – of eight individuals on charges ranging from criminal solicitation to indecent exposure to obscene acts. The investigation continues, and members of the Department’s Special Crimes Unit have targeted the park and surrounding areas for special enforcement in the coming months.
Officers made the following arrests on Thursday, June 12, 2008, between noon and 5:30 p.m.:
Charles R. Randall, 57, Fredericksburg, Va.
Charge(s): Solicitation for Crimes Against Nature
Bond: Held on $2,000
Court Date: 7-28-08
Paul A. Cupka, Jr., 50, Stafford, Va.
Charge(s): Obscene Sexual Display, Indecent Exposure
Bond: Held on $2,000
Court Date: 8-25-08
Edwin G. Lowther, 41, Lake Ridge, VA
Charge(s): Obscene Sexual Display, Indecent Exposure
Bond: Released on $6,000
Court Date: 8-25-08
Officers made the following arrests on Thursday, May 8, 2008, between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
Charles D. Ross, 44, Stafford, Va.
Charge(s): Solicitation for Crimes Against Nature, Indecent Exposure, Obscene Sexual Display
Bond: Held on $1,500
Court Date: 6-30-08
William M. Stewart, 50, Stafford, Va.
Charge(s): Solicitation for Crimes Against Nature
Bond: Held on $2,000
Court Date: 6-6-08
Officers made the following arrests on Thursday, May 1, 2008, between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.:
David W. Ford, 45, Dumfries, Va.
Charge(s): Solicitation for Crimes Against Nature, Obscene Sexual Display, Indecent Exposure
Bond: Released on $10,000
Court Date: 6-6-08
James M. Anderson, 51, Stafford, Va.
Charge(s): Criminal Solicitation, Indecent Exposure, Obscene Sexual Display
Bond: Released on $10,000
Court Date: 6-6-08
William D. Jones, 45, Stafford, Va.
Charge(s): Criminal Solicitation, Indecent Exposure, Obscene Sexual Display
Bond: Released on $5,000
Court Date: 7-28-08
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Posted by ( drwho ) on June 19, 2008 at 4:56 am
rosull,
If you do not want your name in the local paper then do not do the crime.
The Fairfax Police post every single arrest including traffic tickets on their web site.
It is also not a victimless crime if it is in your neighborhood near and around your children.
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Posted by ( JoeDaBeast ) on June 18, 2008 at 7:20 pm
1st offense is one offense too many. They knew that it was wrong, which is why they do it so secretive. Putting offenses out like this to the public will make borderline preverts think twice before engaging in their sick activities.
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Posted by ( weatherdudeva ) on June 18, 2008 at 6:27 pm
rosull: I have a feeling they do it to discourage people from committing crimes at risk of having your name, age, photo, and address posted on the Potomac News’ website. At least that’s what I’d like to think.
And most arrests that the county makes are in the public domain - that’s how TV stations (and the Potomac News) get the names, mugshots, and charges against the suspects.
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Posted by ( MidwestExile ) on June 18, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Crimes committed by adults ARE public domain. No, they have not been found guilty but the idea of keeping this sort of thing secret from the public probably causes more problems than it solves. Maybe their wives might like to know if they are being put at risk by risky behavior. I am more worried about their wives’ health and safety than I am in helping these guys keep up a cover. I see nothing compassionate about helping a guy keep this sort of behavior secret from his wife. If he doesn’t want his name in the paper, maybe he shouldn’t be out in the park soliciting sex. They will get their day in court. If accused car jackers, burglars and murderers don’t get to be charged in secret, I see no reason to “protect” a pervert.
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Posted by ( rosull ) on June 18, 2008 at 3:55 pm
WHY in God’s name would the editors of this wonderful paper choose to ruin these men’s lives by printing their addresses and photos of them?? For all we know, this could have been a first offence. It’s difficult enough on them explaining to their families that they were arrested and booked.. but at least it would have stayed between them and the family members where it belongs. It does not belong in the public domain, it’s a victimless “crime”! I wish so much that your paper had used some judgement and Christian COMPASSION before releasing their pictures and addresses.
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Posted by ( JoeDaBeast ) on June 18, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Off with their heads (pun intended)!!!!
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