Suspect forced way into home, sexually abused woman days after striking cop, DC police say

WASHINGTON - D.C. police have arrested a 26-year-old man after he forced his way into a home in Northwest, struck a woman, and sexually abused her – just days after he allegedly attacked an officer who was investigating a liquor store theft.

Police charged Theodore Tinsley with burglary and first-degree sexual abuse after the Sunday morning incident in the 3600 block of 13th Street, Northwest.

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Last week, police say Tinsley hid in an alley after being identified as a suspect in a theft from a liquor store.

When an officer approached him, Tinsley allegedly charged, swinging both fists.

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When another officer also responded to the scene to help detain Tinsley, he was also allegedly attacked.

For the October incident, Tinsley was charged with theft, simple assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and fleeing from a police officer.