Civil Air Patrol supervisor arrested for sexually assaulting his minor cadet

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 48-year-old Woodbridge man is under arrest for using his position of power in the Civil Air Patrol to sexually assault a young girl under his command.

Keith Richard Wilson turned himself in to police on July 22. He is charged with two counts of indecent liberties by a person in a supervisory relationship and is being held on a $25,000 bond.

An investigation into the assaults, that were reported to have occurred in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County in March, was launched on April 5. The victim, a girl under the age of 18, was sexually assaulted by Wilson more than once. 

Detectives say one of the assaults happened in a car at the Occoquan Commuter lot, near Gordon Boulevard and Old Bridge Road. The other happened in a parking lot on Dale Boulevard. 

The victim told a family member who later reported the sexual assaults to police.

Investigators say both the victim and Wilson were members of the Civil Air Patrol at the time. Wilson was the girl's supervisor. 

Wilson was later arrested and charged for his involvement in the assaults. He remains in custody.

Anyone who may have information for investigators is asked to contact Montgomery County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. 

The Civil Air Patrol, known as CAP, is is a volunteer organization and the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, established in 1941. Its primary missions are emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. 

In emergency services, CAP volunteers provide crucial support in search and rescue operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian efforts, assisting with locating missing persons and responding to natural disasters. 

Additionally, CAP runs a cadet program for young people aged 12 to 21, which emphasizes leadership development, aerospace education, and physical fitness, helping them acquire skills useful in both military and civilian life.