A man accused of burglaries and sexual abuse was arrested Saturday, according to D.C. police.
Brian Craig Webster, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was arrested in connection with two crime scenes, one in August and one in October, investigators said. In both cases, Webster entered a residence, produced a gun, and bound and sexually assaulted a man.
Following the second incident, the victim managed to loosen his restraints and call out to his roommate, interim Police Chief Pete Newsham said. He and his roommate were able to hold the suspect until police arrived.
“I’m disturbed that people think they can come in to Hill East and rape residents,” ANC Commissioner Denise Krepp said.
Police are investigating whether there are more victims.
“If you have been a victim, here on Hill East, of rape, regardless if you’re male or female, please call police,” Krepp said. “Please call them and tell them what has happened.”
Webster is a counselor at Community Connections in southeast D.C., which helps residents dealing with mental illness, addiction and abuse, News4's Darcy Spencer reported.
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Webster was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) and carrying a pistol without a license.
The first crime occurred in the 1200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Southeast, on Sunday, Aug. 28 around 6 a.m. The second offense occurred in the 1300 block of Independence Avenue, Southeast, on Saturday, Oct. 1 around 12:30 a.m.
