Loudoun County, VA (October 26, 2022) – A 69-year-old Virginia registered sex offender from Herndon was arrested and charged this morning for sex offenses committed against a juvenile.
Daniel H. Sutton, of Herndon, was arrested and charged following an investigation by detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Special Victims Unit. Sutton was charged with felony Transportation of a Juvenile for the Purpose of an Illicit Sex Act and misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 17, 2022 and was reported to the LCSO on October 3, 2022. The juvenile victim informed detectives that he met Sutton on an online platform, and they arranged to meet in person. Sutton drove to the juvenile’s residence, picked him up, and drove to the Algonkian Regional Park where sexual contact occurred.
On October 26, 2022, Sutton was located at his residence in Herndon and transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he is being held on no bond. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Herndon Police Department and the Virginia State Police for their assistance with the arrest of Sutton.
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit believe there may be additional victims who have not come forward and are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective C. Czekaj at 703-777-1021.
Daniel H. Sutton