Actor Gabriel Olds, known for his roles on hit television shows, including “Law & Order,” “Six Feet Under,” “Criminal Minds,” and “NCIS,” was arrested on Aug. 7 for allegations of violent sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed. According to the police department, an unnamed 41-year-old woman came forward on Jan.
19, 2023, alleging that Olds had sexually assaulted her in her Los Angeles home. “Two additional adult victims later came forward and made similar reports dating back to 2013, describing consensual dating encounters that descended into violent sexual assault,” the news release stated. In addition to the three reported cases of sexual assault, investigators have also identified two other women who lodged allegations of “lesser violent sexual conduct.
” The victims alleged that Olds, a graduate of Yale University, leveraged his Ivy League background and status in the entertainment industry to connect with them. Some of the women said they met Olds online via dating apps. “Each victim reported that Olds lured them into a false sense of security during their initial encounters, then turned violent without seeking their consent,” writes the LAPD.
The actor’s subsequent television roles include “Party of Five,” “Sisters,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “JAG,” “Tru Calling,” “Century City,” “Judging Amy,” “The Inside,” and “Numb3rs,” among others. More recently, Olds appeared in a 20.