On November 12th, 2013, an email was sent out to members of the University of Maryland Community in regards to a sexual assault that occurred in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Listed below is updated information regarding the incident from Montgomery County Police Department.
On October 3rd, 2013, Montgomery County Police received information regarding a sexual assault that had occurred in Gaithersburg between the night of October 2nd and the morning of October 3rd. Investigation revealed that the victim had met the suspect at a bar, Looney’s, in College Park, Maryland. The suspect and victim then went to the suspect’s residence in Gaithersburg where the sexual assault occurred. Joey Poindexter, age 38, of the 8400 block of Plum Creek Drive was arrested on October 9th and is currently being held on bond.
Further investigation by detectives revealed that there are likely additional victims of sexual assault by Joey Poindexter. Digital images depicting young college age men who appear unconscious and are in compromising positions were discovered. Poindexter attends organized Beer Pong events held throughout the greater Washington DC and Baltimore region and has met several of his victims at these events. Joey Poindexter is also known to frequent activities involving young adult population such as extreme sporting events (BMX and skateboarding competitions). Joey Poindexter has recently traveled to New Jersey, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX, Virginia Beach VA, and Salt Lake City UT. It is believed most of the assaults occurred when the victim is unconscious or significantly impaired from alcohol, although the possibility of drug use has not been ruled out. All of the identified victims are heterosexual and did not have any indications of what was going to occur prior to the assault.
Detectives believe that Joey Poindexter is a sexual predator that has been victimizing young college aged adult males for approximately 10 years. Additional victims have been located and additional charges are forthcoming. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. MCPD is the primary agency investigating this case. For media inquiries call MCPD at 240-773-5030.
The University of Maryland Police Department is committed to ensuring that our community remains a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff. We ask all members of our community to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior. As a reminder, there are several safety resources available:
Emergency Number
301-405-3333 OR 9-1-1
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://www.umdhelpcenter.org/
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Additional Safety Tips:
-Go home with the person you went out with.
-Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know.
-If you are out drinking, don’t over indulge.
-Keep an eye out for each other.
-Drink responsibly.
Posted below is a photo of Joey Poindexter: