Volunteer EMT faces charges in Fairfax Co. over reported sexual abuse of children
A Virginia man who volunteered as an EMT and previously worked as a voice coach has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing children dating back more than years Related stories Former Anne Arundel Co instructor charged with sexually abusing multiple students Montgomery Co police sergeant faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials Police Rockville man caught filming girl at mall charged with sexual abuse involving kids dog Christopher Dudley of Fairfax was arrested last week after Fairfax County police disclosed he inappropriately touched four children in multiple incidents in Detectives started assessing Dudley after Child Protective Services received a tip on July according to Fairfax County police Police commented that a child was abused by Dudley on multiple occasions During their scrutiny three other sufferers came forward about instances where Dudley allegedly touched them inappropriately Dudley has been placed on involuntary administrative leave from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad where he volunteered as an EMT in Montgomery County Maryland In a letter Montgomery County Fire Chief Corey Smedley noted the department would be conducting an internal review MCFRS takes these charges seriously We are fully cooperating with Fairfax County administration and will conduct an internal inquiry into this matter Smedley wrote Dudley also served on the Bailey s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department in Fairfax County from to Dudley now works as real estate agent and he previously worked as a voice coach at St Paul s Parish in D C and under Dudley Vocals LLC until He was arrested on July and charged with eight counts of aggravated sexual battery and eight counts of indecent liberties by custodian which is a Class felony that carries a maximum five years in prison and a fine Dudley is being held without bond and is expected to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in November Police are encouraging anyone with information about the affair to contact the major crimes bureau at - - option Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling - - Source
