Harford County authorities say the allegations involving an on-duty officer have raised concerns about possible additional victims and public trust.
EDGEWOOD, Md. — Harford County investigators are reviewing previous reports and possible contacts involving a Baltimore police officer accused of raping a woman while on duty, expanding their inquiry beyond the case that led to his arrest.
Daniel Oxendine, 32, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with multiple counts of first- and second-degree rape, offenses involving sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer with a victim or witness, burglary with intent to commit rape and misconduct in office. Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said investigators are concerned there could be other incidents, though authorities have not announced another alleged victim or filed additional charges.
The case began after a woman reported a sexual assault to authorities in early June. Investigators said she had encountered Oxendine after Baltimore police responded to an unrelated domestic incident. The woman needed transportation to her home in Edgewood, and Oxendine received permission from a supervisor to drive her and her son there in a police vehicle.
Authorities allege that Oxendine later entered the woman’s residence and sexually assaulted her while he remained on duty. The woman underwent a sexual assault examination at a hospital, where evidence was collected for forensic testing. Harford County investigators said DNA analysis later identified Oxendine as the suspect.
The circumstances have prompted investigators to examine whether the alleged conduct was isolated. Gahler said the nature of the accusation was especially concerning because Oxendine encountered the woman through his official duties and was entrusted with helping transport her after a separate incident. Detectives are reviewing available evidence and prior reports and are coordinating with other agencies as they look for possible connections.
Gahler said the allegations involve a breach of the public trust placed in police officers. He stressed that the accusations against one officer should not define the work of other law enforcement officers, while also saying investigators have a responsibility to determine whether anyone else may have had a similar experience involving Oxendine.
The Baltimore Police Department said Oxendine’s police powers had already been suspended before his arrest. After criminal charges were filed, the department suspended him without pay. Baltimore police said it is cooperating fully with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office as the outside criminal investigation continues.
Available reporting does not explain the reason for the earlier suspension of Oxendine’s police powers. Baltimore police have not publicly connected that administrative action to the Harford County allegations, and authorities have not announced findings from any separate internal investigation.
The allegations described in charging documents also are being tested through the court process. Investigators cited surveillance footage of Oxendine’s assigned police vehicle near the Edgewood residence and forensic evidence collected after the woman reported the assault. Oxendine denied physical contact with the woman when questioned by detectives, according to charging documents reported by local news organizations.
Oxendine was ordered held without bond at a court hearing Aug. 28. Another hearing is scheduled for Sept. 25. The charges remain allegations, and no determination of guilt has been made.
Harford County detectives continue to investigate whether other cases may be connected to Oxendine. As of Aug. 29, authorities had not disclosed evidence establishing another offense or announced further charges, leaving that part of the inquiry unresolved as the criminal case moves forward.
Author note: Last updated August 29, 2026.