A man has faced indictment for various sexual offenses that date back several years in both Phoenix and Glendale.
Dat Vu, aged 45, has been recently charged with felony offenses including kidnapping, engaging in sexual activity with a minor, and sexual assault in Maricopa County. This information comes from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
The alleged incidents took place between 2000 and 2005. According to MCAO, the four victims were aged between 13 and 17 when these events happened.
The DNA analysis conducted via a sexual assault kit led to identifying Vu as a potential suspect.
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What is the size of Maricopa County?
According to the 2020 Census, Maricopa County ranks as the fourth most populous county in the United States, with a total of 4,485,414 residents.
Approximately 63% of Arizona’s population resides within this county, which spans over an area of 9,224 square miles. This size renders the county bigger than seven U.S. states: Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
The biggest park system in the country can be found within Maricopa County as well. It boasts approximately 120,000 acres dedicated to open spaces such as numerous trails spanning several hundred miles, educational nature centers, and camping areas.
The county headquarters is situated in Phoenix, which also serves as the state capital and ranks as the fifth most populous city according to the U.S. Census.
The county received its name from the Maricopa, also known as the Piipaash, Native American tribe.