Va. Boys & Girls Club employee charged with sexual assault of teen

WASHINGTON — An employee of the Manassas Boys & Girls Club was arrested Friday following an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

Derek Branch, 29, was arrested and charged with carnal knowledge of a child after the investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl during the summer of 2018.

Branch met the victim at the Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas where he works, according to police.

Branch is being held without bond. A court date is set for Jan. 17, 2019.

Derek Branch is charged with carnal knowledge of a child after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl. (Courtesy Manassas City Police)

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