Laurel Coach Arrested, Charged With Sexual Assualt

A man who coaches a Laurel, Maryland, youth organization has been charged with numerous sex offenses involving an 18-year-old woman, police say.

Warner Jenerio Jude Murphy, 35, was arrested at his home in the 14000 block of Yardarm Way on Jan. 30. Laurel police said a woman reported to police that day Murphy had repeatedly sexually assaulted her since November 2016.

Muphy is facing charges of second-degree rape and other sex offense charges, police said.

A friend of the victim has also come forward with sexual assault allegations against Murphy and he was charged with additional sex offenses after an investigation into those allegations, police said.

Detectives said there may be more victims and are asking anyone who has information to call (301) 498-0092.

Murphy was released on $100,000 bond and is due back in court on March 1.

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