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Albemarle County man arrested for assault on child, more victims possible

Crystal Graham
Crozet man Maxwell H. Mandell
Maxwell H. Mandell

An Albemarle County man who offered babysitting services and music lessons has been arrested after the alleged assault of a child.

Maxwell H. Mandell, 24, of Crozet, was arrested on Friday.

He has been charged with:

  • Felony aggravated sexual battery (§18.2-67.3)
  • Felony indecent liberties with a child (§18.2-370.1)

The investigation began Thursday after a report that a child had been assaulted the previous day while in the care of a babysitter, Mandell.

He is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

Due to Mandell offering babysitting services and music lessons, investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Figueroa with the Albemarle County Police Department’s criminal investigations division at (434) 296-5807.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]