(Rockville, MD) – A former Maryland state trooper was arrested and charged last night in connection with the sexual assault of a woman he arrested during a traffic stop in Montgomery County last year.
Marlon E. Iglesias, 42, of Montgomery County, Md., was arrested last night at his home by Maryland State Police criminal investigators. He was charged on a warrant with three counts of third degree sexual offense, two counts of fourth degree sexual offense, and one count of second degree assault. Iglesias was taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center where he was held until he posted a $30,000 bond.
The victim is not being identified. The Maryland State Police does not publicly identify victims of sexual offenses.
In late May 2009, the victim disclosed to Maryland State Police investigators that in July 2008, while driving on I-270, she was arrested by a state trooper, later identified as then Trooper First Class Marlon Iglesias. She said she was handcuffed, and put in the front seat of the patrol car.
The victim said while driving to the Rockville Barracks, Iglesias squeezed her thigh. While at the barracks, the victim said Iglesias fondled and kissed her and committed other sexual assaults.
Maryland State Police investigators pursued the investigation and learned the victim had been stopped by an officer from the Montgomery County Police for following too close and suspicion of driving under the influence on southbound I-270 near I-370. Iglesias stopped to back |
