A tutor from Germantown has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor, which is a felony, and four fourth degree sex offenses, which are misdemeanors.
The Montgomery County Child Welfare Services and Montgomery County Police began investigating Adi Yousef Najjar, 65, on June 4 after receiving a report of a sexual abuse of minor that allegedly occurred between September 2022 and June 2024.
Najjar was the victim’s Islamic tutor, according to police. He turned himself in on Aug. 27 and was released on an unsecured $10,000 personal bond.
His preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 20.
Police believe there may be other victims. They ask that anyone who may have been a victim and have not already contacted police to call SVID at (240) 773-5400 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
65-year-old Adi Y. Najjar has been arrested & charged w/ sexual abuse of a minor & fourth degree sex offenses. Detectives have released a photo of Najjar & are urging anyone who may be a victim of sexual abuse by Najjar to come forward.https://t.co/hkK2nvqByG#MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/jtLKSUN0Y3
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) August 27, 2024
