For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA.--The Alexandria Police Department's Special Victims Unit is actively investigating a case in which an adult male was arrested for the rape of a juvenile victim.

Mr. Trulynd Hall, 29, is suspected and charged with Rape – Victim Under 13. Mr. Hall is currently being held without bond in the Alexandria Adult Detention Center.

While the preliminary investigation has not uncovered evidence of inappropriate contact with other children, we know Mr. Hall has instructed Taekwondo classes and possibly other youth programs throughout the Northern Virginia area. We are asking if anyone has information related to this incident and/or if there is information leading to any other possible past inappropriate encounters with him to please contact APD Detective Jennifer Kay by phone at 703.746.6263, email at Jennifer.Kay@AlexandriaVA.gov or call our non-emergency number at 703.746.4444. Tips can be anonymous.

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For media inquiries, contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, at Marcel.Bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600.

This news release is available at: Alexandriava.gov/go/3717 

This news may lead survivors of sexual assault to feel retraumatized, it is important for survivors to know that it is not their fault and help is available. The City’s Sexual Assault Center offers services including a 24/7 hotline, individual counseling, support groups, family support information, and referral services. Call the hotline at 703.683.7273 to access these and additional services or visit the website at alexandriava.gov/SexualViolence.