Crime/Court
Culpeper police charge man with Sexual Battery
On March 3, 2022 at approximately 09:41AM, the Culpeper County E-911 Center received a third party report about a past occurred sexual assault. Based on the initial information, contact was made with the victim, an adult female, who confirmed the report.
Culpeper Police Department interviewed the victim, an adult female, and witnesses. As a result of the investigation, the Culpeper Police Department has charged William Huck, 50, of Front Royal, VA with one count of misdemeanor Sexual Battery. He was arrested on April 1, 2022 by Warren County Sheriff’s Office and then released on bond.
Based on the investigation, it was determined that Huck and the victim are social acquaintances. On February 26, 2022 Huck attended the Culpeper Downtown Carnival celebration as part of a group that included the victim. As part of the event, the group went to different locations around Downtown before returning to a residence within the Town of Culpeper. Over the course of the afternoon into the evening, Huck inappropriately touched the victim’s body several times without her consent or permission. The battery stopped when other adults intervened. Alcohol was a factor in this incident.
This is an active and on-going investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to call MPO Julia Cole or email tips@culpeperva.gov. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips by calling Culpeper Crime Solvers at 540-727-0300 or submitting a tip at culpeperpd.org.
