Deputies Arrest First Degree Rape Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Luis Romero Lara-Jimenez on October 21, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Rape obtained by county police on October 4, 2021.

According to the warrant, a minor victim reported that they were allegedly forced by Lara-Jimenez into having sexual intercourse on several occasions between 2014 through 2017 at an address in the 6200 Block of Oxon Hill Rd in Oxon Hill, MD. Detectives, identified Lara-Jimenez as the suspect.  

On October 21^st, deputies, through their investigation determined that Lara-Jimenez could be located at an address in the 6600 Block of Dulin Dr. in Oxon Hill, MD. When deputies arrived, they observed a vehicle arrive in front of the address. Moments later Lara-Jimenez was identified exiting the home, where he was served the warrant and placed into custody. Lara-Jimenez was safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Lara-Jimenez is also charged with Sex Abuse of a Minor, Second Degree Rape, Second Degree Assault, Third Degree Sex Offense and Fourth Degree Sexual Contact Offense.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.