YouTuber charged after allegedly assaulting teen during basketball game in Leesburg
LEESBURG, Va. - A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
What we know:
According to the Leesburg Police Department, the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, located at 60 Ida Lee Drive NW.
Witnesses told police an adult male struck a juvenile in the face during a basketball game, causing serious injuries. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived, and the teen was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Suspect charged:
Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jacob D. Martin of Hedgesville, West Virginia.
Authorities say Martin is known online as "Jake Martin" and has more than 80,000 subscribers on YouTube. He was previously associated with the controversial DaddyOFive YouTube channel.
Charges filed
Police say Martin turned himself in Tuesday afternoon and was charged with malicious wounding.
He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bond, according to police.
No additional information about the juvenile victim has been released.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or submit an anonymous tip at 703-443-8477.
The Source: This information came from the Leesburg Police Department.