Hot topics close

Veteran actor lured in women, sexually assaulted them: Police

Veteran actor lured in women sexually assaulted them Police
An actor is accused of luring at least three women into a "false sense of security" then violently sexually assaulting them without their consent, police said.

An actor is accused of luring at least three women into a "false sense of security" then violently sexually assaulting them without their consent, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Gabriel Olds, 52, was arrested and booked on seven felony sexual assault charges on Wednesday, LAPD said. His bail is set at $3.5 million.

Police are asking additional alleged victims of Olds or witnesses to the incidents to come forward.

In this Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, actor Gabriel Olds attends the premiere of "Apartment 407" at the Landmark Theater in Los Angeles.

Paul Archuleta/Getty Images, FILE

On Jan. 19, 2023, a 41-year-old woman reported that Olds raped her in her home in LA. Two other adult victims later came forward and made similar reports dating back to 2013, describing consensual dating encounters that allegedly ended in violent sexual assault, police said.

Olds, a Yale University graduate, has worked as an actor and screenwriter dating back to the early 1990s, according to police. He has made many one-off guest appearances in popular shows like "Criminal Minds," "Heroes," "Boardwalk Empire" and "NCIS: Los Angeles."

The Los Angeles Police Department have released this booking photo for Gabriel Olds.

Los Angeles Police Department

His victims reported that he used his status as an Ivy League alumnus to meet women and arrange dates, police said. Several women in recent years have also reported meeting him on dating applications.

Police said they have identified three women that Olds allegedly assaulted and two other women who reported lesser violent sexual conduct. Investigators believe there could be more victims nationwide due to Old's travels.

"We heard the same story again and again," LAPD detective Brent Hopkins said in a statement. "Mr. Olds started off charming, but then used brutal violence to carry out these rapes. Some of these survivors suffered in silence for years before finding the strength to speak up. Now that he's off the streets, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard."

ABC News' Alex Stone contributed to this report.

Similar shots
News Archive
  • Calvin Johnson
    Calvin Johnson
    Presenting Calvin Johnson for Hall of Fame 'an Everest experience' for Derrick Moore
    9 Aug 2021
    2
  • COVID toe
    COVID toe
    Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he has a fractured toe, not COVID toe
    24 Nov 2021
    1
  • Suriname vs Mexico
    Suriname vs Mexico
    Suriname vs. Mexico Football Match Report March 23, 2023 ESPN
    23 Mar 2023
    5
  • Chris Beard
    Chris Beard
    UT basketball head coach Chris Beard fired
    5 Jan 2023
    2
This week's most popular shots