Arrest Following DNA Analysis
Authorities have taken Baltimore police officer Daniel Oxendine into custody following a serious investigation into a sexual assault. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Oxendine was arrested on August 27 after DNA analysis results directly linked him to the crime.
Details of the Allegations
The investigation into the incident began on June 3, when a woman from Edgewood arrived at a local hospital’s emergency department to report that she had been sexually assaulted. Charging documents indicate that the events leading to the assault occurred the previous day, on June 2, after police responded to a domestic dispute involving the victim.
According to the documents, Oxendine had been authorized by his supervisor to drive the woman and her son home to Edgewood after they requested assistance with transportation.
The Incident at the Residence
Following the transport, the situation escalated at the victim's apartment. As described in the charging documents:
“After arriving at the victim’s residence, Oxendine entered her apartment and sexually assaulted her.”
The documents allege that Oxendine appeared at the woman’s door shortly after she and her son had entered the home. Under the guise of ensuring the residence was secure, he gained entry and ordered the victim to have her son step outside. Once inside, he allegedly carried out the assault.
Legal Consequences and Investigation Status
Following the report at the hospital, a sexual assault kit exam was conducted, providing the necessary genetic material to identify the perpetrator. Upon receiving the conclusive DNA findings, detectives secured an arrest warrant for the officer.
Oxendine now faces several grave charges, including:
- Two counts of first-degree rape
- Two counts of second-degree rape
- Two counts of a law enforcement officer engaging in a sexual act with a victim or witness of an investigation
Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the possibility that the officer may be involved in other similar crimes. Per reports from the Baltimore Sun, Oxendine has been suspended without pay. During his initial court appearance on August 28, a judge denied his bond, citing concerns that he posed a significant danger to the community.