Accokeek 19‑Year‑Old Arrested After Multiple Groping Allegations

Investigators in Charles County say they’ve taken a 19‑year‑old man from Accokeek into custody following three separate groping complaints filed by women over the past few months. The suspect, identified as Jalen Andre Simon, was booked on Thursday and charged with fourth‑degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct.

The first report came in July when a shopper at a downtown Waldorf store told police she had been touched inappropriately while browsing aisles. Officers responded, took statements, and began piecing together a possible pattern.

Two more allegations surfaced in September. While authorities have kept the exact locations under wraps, they confirmed the incidents were unrelated to the Waldorf shop and that investigators were still trying to map out the timeline.

After cross‑checking the details, detectives zeroed in on Simon. A search warrant was executed at his Accokeek residence with help from Prince George’s County Police, turning up evidence that further linked him to the reports.

During a hearing on Friday, a judge ordered that Simon could leave the Charles County Detention Center on electronic monitoring pending his trial. The decision was met with mixed reactions from the community, some of whom expressed relief that the case was moving forward, while others urged caution until all facts are known.

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is still active. They’re asking anyone with additional information—or anyone who believes they might be a victim—to call Detective Bagwell at 301‑609‑6501.

As the case proceeds, local residents are reminded that incidents like these underscore the importance of reporting suspicious behavior promptly. Police departments across Prince George’s and Charles counties continue to encourage swift reporting to help keep neighborhoods safe.