Manassas man arrested, charged with rape of 85-year-old woman: police

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Benjamin Alex Dinarte, 32, of Manassas. 

MANASSAS, Va. - Police have arrested and charged a man with rape, abduction, object sexual penetration and burglary of an 85-year-old woman at a senior living facility. 

What we know:

Authorities responded to the Fairmont by Barclay House at 6:50 a.m. on June 20 to investigate a sexual assault. 

Police say an unknown man, later identified as Benjamin Alex Dinarte, 32, accessed the facility through an unsecured door and entered the room of an 85-year-old resident.

Dinarte allegedly sexually assaulted the victim before employees intervened and held him until the police arrived and detained him without further incident. 

"We are shocked and heartbroken that a member of our independent living community was a victim of this appalling crime. We are committed to supporting them and their family and ask that their privacy be respected during this tragic ordeal. We are grateful for the courage of our staff in subduing the perpetrator and for the swift action and professionalism of local law enforcement. We are cooperating fully with their ongoing investigations," said the senior living facility in a statement to FOX 5. 

The victim was treated at a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The backstory:

In April 2018, Dinarte was convicted of sexual battery after he sexually assaulted a female employee while she was working at a Manassas lingerie boutique. He is currently a level one sexual offender in Virginia.

What's next:

Dinarte is currently being held without bond with his court date pending.