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Police: Former nurse arrested for sexually assaulting inmate at detention center

Chimera was charged with one count of sexual battery for inappropriate contact with a female inmate.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WUSA) — Police have arrested a former licensed practical nurse contractor for sexually assaulting a female inmate at a detention center in Fairfax County.

Police said the assault happened last December. The incident was reported to authorities last month after Major Crimes Bureau was contacted by the victim.

Detectives said that a warrant was issued for Christopher Chimera, 39, of Lake Ridge after launching an investigation into the allegations.

Chimera was charged with one count of sexual battery for inappropriate contact with a female inmate.

Authorities said Chimera was recently employed by the Fairfax County Community Services Board (CSB) as a nurse, from July until November. CSB placed Chimera on administrative leave last week after learning of the criminal investigation, and he is no longer an employee of the CSB.

He was released on $2,000 bond and is scheduled to be in court on January 29.

Detectives are asking for anyone with information or who may have experienced a similar incident to contact them at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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