Albert Peal Arrested In March Rape In Baltimore County; More Victims Possible, Police Say
PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- A Parkville man was arrested Tuesday in a rape that happened in March, police said.
Albert Chang Peal, 52, is charged with two counts of second-degree rape, two counts each of third-degree and fourth-degree sex offense, visual surveillance-private area and private place-prurient intent.
Baltimore County police said Peal offered to drive an intoxicated woman home after she had been drinking at a nightclub on March 5. Peal knew the woman as an employee at an establishment he frequents.
Instead of driving her home, police said Peal drove her to his home and recorded a sexual encounter without her permission.
The victim later reported the incident to police. During an investigation, detectives reportedly found a second woman who was sexually assaulted under similar circumstances.
Police said there may be additional victims.
"The circumstances of both of these incidents are so similar that we do believe that there is likely more women who has suffered victimization at this man's hand," Baltimore County Police spokesperson Ofc. Jennifer Peach said.
People who live near Peal's home recalled seeing police officers in the neighborhood recently but at the time no one knew why.
"They were just converging upon themselves, talking, looking at different things around the neighborhood," neighbor Carrie Deltuba said.
Peal was released on his own recognizance after a bail review hearing.
Anyone with information in the case or who may be a victim is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.
Victims of sexual assault have a number of resources in Baltimore County, including:
- Turn Around 24-hour hotline: 443-279-0379
- Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County: 410-828-6390
- Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center SAFE nurse: 443-849-3323
- Baltimore County Police non-emergency line: 410-887-2222.