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Man arrested for sexual battery at Water Country USA, York County deputies say

Ziaulhaq Faqiri, a 29-year-old from Newport News, faces three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and a felony count of aggravated sexual battery.

YORK COUNTY, Va. — A man was arrested for allegedly touching several girls inappropriately at Water Country USA in York County. 

According to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office (YPSO), the assault happened on Monday afternoon. Deputies responded around 3:45 p.m. that day after a complaint that an unknown person assaulted three girls and a woman in Water Country's wave pool area.

After working with Water Country's security staff in their investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Ziaulhaq Faqiri, a 29-year-old man from Newport News.

Faqiri was questioned on the day of the incident but wasn't arrested until Thursday. Investigators say he faces three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and one felony count of aggravated sexual battery.

Faqiri is being held in the Newport News City Jail, YPSO said.

"The safety and wellbeing of our guests is always our top priority. This was an isolated incident, and we took immediate action as soon as the behavior was reported by guests," according to a spokesperson for Water Country.

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