Alexandria Police Charge City Employee with Assault and Battery

Alexandria Police arrested an employee of the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities for his involvement in a physical assault on a juvenile that occurred last night about 7:00 p.m.  Robert D. Gordon, 55, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged with one count of assault and battery following an investigation into a physical altercation with an 11-year-old boy which occurred during a basketball game at the Charles Barrett Recreation Center.  Gordon is the Center’s Director.  He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Adult Detention Center.

For additional information, please contact the Public Information Office of the Alexandria Police Department at 703.838.4636.

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