Ashburn Man Inappropriately Touched 3 Women On Monday: Police

ASHBURN, VA — A man inappropriately touched three women in Ashburn on Monday afternoon, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.

Authorities did not say whether the women reported any injuries. The sheriff's office did not provide any information about the victims' ages, only describing them as "females."

Investigators identified the suspect as 20-year-old Ryan Cunningham. He is charged with three counts of sexual battery. Cunningham is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

If convicted of all charges, Cunningham could face up to 3 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Monday on a trail near the 23000 block of Virginia Rose Place. The victim said a man walked by and inappropriately touched her, according to the sheriff's office.

The other two victims shared similar accounts.

The second victim was inappropriately touched in the 42000 block of Beaver Crossing Square at 2:30 p.m. A victim said she was walking in the area when a man started following her. The man eventually approached her, inappropriately touched her, and walked away, the sheriff's office said.

The third victim was inappropriately touched an hour later in the 23400 block of Madison Heights Terrace. Again, a victim said she was walking when a man started following her and inappropriately touched her, authorities said.

Detectives identified Cunningham as a suspect on Monday and took him into custody.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673.