A Dating-App Nightmare

March 9, 2026

TL;DR

Timothy Valentin, a former D.C. police officer, has been charged in multiple cases involving allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting women met on dating apps.
Investigators estimate Valentin may have targeted over 50 victims across Virginia and Maryland.
Evidence includes digital records, personal effects, testimony, and surveillance footage showing Valentin allegedly tampering with a victim's drink.
Victims often had little to no recollection of the assaults, believing they had simply consumed too much alcohol.
Valentin resigned from the police force in 2022 and was most recently employed as an insurance-fraud investigator.
His defense attorney states Valentin is presumed innocent and will vigorously defend his constitutional rights.
Dating app companies are cooperating with law enforcement and enhancing safety features.

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