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February 13, 2017 - Elizabeth Ann Suell pleaded guilty in the 273rd Judicial District Court with Judge Charles Mitchell presiding on January 19, 2017 to possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony. The offense dates back to November 3, 2011.

In accordance with the agreement three separate cases from 2013, 2015 and 2016 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon were dismissed. Two of these charges were first degree felony charges and one was a second degree felony charge. The range of punishment for a second degree felony is 2 to 20 years in prison and the range of punishment for a first degree felony is 5 to 99 years.

In each of those cases Suell was alleged to have either stabbed or cut someone.

As a result of the plea agreement, Suell was sentenced to 20 months incarceration in state jail with a credit of six days for time served.

Omeisha WilliamsFebruary 13, 2017 - Artesia Radway is no longer at large, she turned herself in to the Shelby County Jail on Friday morning, February 10, 2017.


February 8, 2017 - The discovery of prescription medication in a happy meal sparked a Center PD investigation at McDonalds in Center resulting in the arrest of two suspects.

A report was made to the Center Police Department on Wednesday, January 5, 2017 that a family had traveled through the drive through at the McDonalds located at 813 Hurst St Center Texas on January 4, 2017. 

The family purchased a Happy Meal for their 9-year-old. After they left the drive through window, two prescription Tramadol pills were found in their child’s Happy Meal. Through a month long investigation Detective Stephen Stroud located two suspects who are employees at that McDonalds. 

Detective Stroud did confirm that the two suspected parties 37-year-old Omeisha Williams and 25-Year-old Artshia Radway of Center were responsible for the Tramadol pills being placed into the happy meal. 

Artesia RadwayThe State Health Inspector was contacted and completed a Health inspection of the restaurant on January 31, 2017. On February 7, 2017 Judge Maxie Eaves issued Two Abandon/ Endanger a Child, Felony Two warrants. 

One warrant for Omeisha Williams’ arrest and one for Artshia Radway’s arrest. Williams was arrested on February 07, 2017 and Radway is still at large.

Detective Stroud would like the public to be aware of this incident and urge anyone with any information in regards to Radway’s location to call the Center Police Department.  

Center Crime Stoppers is offering cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

February 13, 2017 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the body of 46 year-old Michelle Curry Ford, of Logansport, LA. was recovered Feb. 12, 2017 from the Sabine River in Joaquin.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 11 a.m. that a property owner along the riverfront observed a body appearing to be a female floating face down in the river. Once officers arrived in the scene the body was recovered and officers with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office identified the victim.

Curry was reported missing Feb. 2, 2017 by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 Margie Anderson ordered an autopsy to be performed on the body.

Assisting SCSO Investigator Michael Griffin on the scene were SCSO Deputy Adam Renfro, Texas Parks and Wildlife Officer Anthony King, Constable Pct. 3 Roy Cheatwood and DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Submitted by Leah Chase
http://www.scsotx.org

 

 


February 7, 2017 - An unknown individual appearing to be a white male driver, entered the property of Wright, Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Center on February 6, 2017 at approximately 7:40pm.

The subject was driving a white 4-door Honda Civic. There the subject took several sets of wheel simulators off of the new vehicles, causing an estimated loss of over $5,000.

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

February 7, 2017 - Investigator Chad Brown of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, under the direct supervision of the Shelby County District Attorney, Stephen Shires, on Friday, February 3, 2017 filed charges against Kursti Agnew on two counts of Child Endangerment – based on creating a danger to her children’s mental and emotional state – and one count of false report to a peace officer. She was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Sunday, February 5, 2017, and bonded out that same day.

The charge of false report to a peace officer stems from a report Agnew made to authorities on February 2, 2017, that allegedly contained a number of material untruths. This was the latest salvo in a campaign that Agnew has waged against the family of her children’s father over the past year, either as a part of, or leading up to, what authorities believe is a new round of a custody battle. Over the last year, Agnew has made a number of claims that her children have been abused by a member of their father’s family. These charges have been thoroughly investigated, and found to be wholly untrue. “But that is not why I approved going forward with the charges,” notes Stephen Shires. “There is strong evidence in this case that Ms. Agnew is compelling the children to make false allegations against a member of their father’s family using terms and ideas of an explicit sexual nature that children of these ages should have absolutely no concept about.”

This is the first time that Sheriff Willis Blackwell and Stephen Shires have filed charges for child endangerment based on emotional and mental harm. “I am very concerned about the emotional welfare of these children, and I felt something had to be done,” said Shires. “Plus, as a matter of policy, false reports of this nature take valuable time and resources away from our ability to address legitimate claims of child abuse; it was only after repeated abuses of the system that we decided that we had no choice but to move forward with charges against Ms. Agnew.”

Shires concluded, “District Judge LeAnn Rafferty signed the warrants. She made it very clear that she wanted to make sure that we were not sending a message to the community that would in any way discourage folks from making reports regarding the abuse of children, even if ultimately the concerns are unfounded. As such, Judge Rafferty scrutinized the complaints carefully and was extremely thoughtful and deliberate before signing the warrants. I assured her that this matter was singular in both its egregiousness and seriousness, and that we have a very active and effective Child Advocacy Center, that the Sheriff, Investigator Brown, and I strongly and energetically support.”

February 8, 2017 - A frightening and sad day for families of shutdown workers at a plant in DeRidder, Louisiana. With many East Texas families making a living working shutdowns and oil field industry jobs which take them away from home, there were Shelby County folks working at the Packaging Corporation of America's DeRidder Containerboard Mill today, February 8, 2017 when an explosion occurred.

One family member of a worker at the plant called Shelby County Today to report their loved ones were not harmed and to request prayers for all involved. Not much has been reported about the incident as the explosion occurred around 11:10am.

According to a story posted on 12 News ABC, three people died in the explosion, one is missing, and several were injured in the paper mill explosion located on U.S. 190 between DeRidder and Merryville, Louisiana.

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February 7, 2017 - According to a press release from DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department, a Joaquin man with warrants out of Shelby County was arrested following a traffic stop in Logansport, Louisiana. Chad Pridgen, 51, was transfered and booked into the Shelby County Jail on February 2, 2017 for a charge of Hindering Apprehension.

Press Release: Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle wanted to inform the public of recent drug arrests following operations by the Narcotics Division and the Directed Patrol Unit.

Kelly LovettChad PridgenOn January 31, 2017, at about 2:06 p.m. deputies working with the directed patrol unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 84 at the Texas State Line in Logansport, LA. During the traffic stop, deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as well as two passengers, who were identified as Kelly Lovett, 23 of Mansfield, LA, and Chad Pridgen, 51 of Joaquin, TX. Deputies noticed Lovett moving in a suspicious manner. Deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle and located narcotics, brass knuckles, and drug paraphernalia in a purse belonging to Lovett. Deputies arrested Lovett for Possession of Schedule II CDS, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pridgen was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Shelby County, TX and was subsequently placed under arrest for them.

Juanita BriggsOn January 31, 2017, agents working with the Tri-Parish Drug Task Force conducted an undercover operation while assisting the Louisiana State Probation and Parole office. P&P Agents were attempting to locate a subject identified as Juanita Briggs, 33 of Logansport, LA. Agents were able to locate a residence in the area of Highway 5 in Logansport that Briggs was believed to have been living at. Agents confirmed that Briggs had been living at the residence and obtain consent to search the residence. They located two scales normally used in the distribution and packaging of controlled dangerous substances in a bedroom belonging to Briggs. Shortly thereafter, Briggs returned to the residence and was detained. Agents searched Briggs and located a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. She was placed under arrest for two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Agents as well as a Probation Violation by LA P&P.

 

 

February 6, 2017 - Dance Furniture staff had quite a surprise when a vehicle suddenly traveled through the entrance to the business, shattering glass and sending it flying into the store.

According to Center Police Officer Spencer Anderson, at around 12-noon February 6, 2017 the driver of a tan Cadillac XTS was pulling into the parking lot in front of Dance Furniture when she accidentally accelerated instead of stepping on the brake. The Cadillac struck the glass doors and knocked windows out.

No injuries were reported as a result of the crash incident and Dance Furniture is not seeking to press charges.

February 5, 2017 - DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing subject from the Logansport, LA area.  The person has been identified as Michelle Curry Ford, described as a 46 year old white female with green eyes, short brown hair, standing about 5’2” tall and weighing about 140 lbs.  

Michelle was last seen on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at about 10:00 p.m. in the Logansport area. At this time, no clothing description or direction or travel is available. It is believed she has contacts in the East Texas area and could be in the area of Center, TX.  

Anyone with information regarding Michelle’s location or anyone who may have additional information is asked to contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 872-3956.

February 3, 2017 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2017 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Wednesday, February 1, 2017 and indicted 48 cases on 29 individuals.

Andrea Janise Chadwick was indicted on five separate charges. The first being theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on May 11, 2016 Chadwick took a Generac Generator 8000E, and a Maxus Air Compressor valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from Bobby Joe Jones, the owner.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 15, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Rene Hernandez, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, set of 3 ft. aluminum stilts, LED worklight, and Dewalt cordless drill owned by Hernandez.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 28, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without consent of John Alton Rouse, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a Colby 24" TV, projection alarm clock, old timer skinning knife, Coleman propane heater, assorted camo jackets, shirts, pants, boots, blankets, flashlights, electric heater, Flo-jet water pump, battery charger, tool box with assorted tools, bin of misc hardware, fifth of Crown Royal, quart of Jack Daniels, fifth of tequila, extension cords, push lawn mower, Skill brand circular saw, Pittsburg Air Compressor, Moultree solar panel, Moultree M880 game camera, 100 gallon propane bottle, 2 Stanley thermos', assorted hunting knives, bath linens, black Maglite flashlight, blue Maglite flashlight and other miscellaneous items owned by Rouse.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 29, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Neal Cordray, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a washer and dryer, 12 ft. aluminum boat, Minn-Kota trolling motor, gray Craftsman tool box with assorted tools, black case with assorted power tools, wooden ammo box with assorted tools, iron skillets and other miscellaneous items from inside the home owned by Cordray.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 23, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Ronnie Border, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of U.S. currency in the amount of $1,100 and a Husqvarna chainsaw owned by Borders.

Related Chadwick article: Search Warrant Yields Recovery of Many Stolen Items

Lewis Paul Dearing was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on October 6, 2015 Dearing threatened Charles D. Dearing, Jr. with imminent bodily injury by pointing a Browning .22 caliber pistol at the head of Dearing, Jr. and pulling the trigger.

Lisa Nunn was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 25, 2016 Nunn caused bodily injury to Margaret Nunn, an individual 65 years of age or older, by causing physical pain to Margaret Nunn's right wrist area.

Tommy Lenard Johnson was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 29, 2016 Johnson used a vehicle to intentionally flee Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, a person Johnson knew was a peace officer, who was attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Johnson.

James Michael Cartwright was indicted for retaliation, third degree felony, and obstruction or retaliation, third degree felony. The first indictment, retaliation, alleges on February 26, 2016 Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by making threats of violence and circling Trooper Ramos, in retaliation for or on account of the service of Trooper Ramos as a public servant. The second indictment, obstruction or retaliation, relating to the same date alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Trooper Ramos by being aggressive and obstructing the officer from effectively securing or arresting another person, to prevent or delay Trooper Ramos as a public servant.

Christopher Jamar Cartwright was indicted for two counts of obstruction or retaliation, third degree felony and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, third degree felony. All three indictments are in relation to events occurring on February 26, 2016. The first indictment for obstruction or retaliation alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by being aggressive and obstructing the officer from effectively securing or arresting another person, to prevent or delay Trooper Ramos as a public servant. The second indictment for obstruction or retaliation alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by making threats of violence and circling Trooper Ramos, in retaliation for or on account of the service of Trooper Ramos as a public servant.

The third indictment, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence alleges Cartwright, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding was in progress, arresting an individual, intentionally or knowingly concealed or removed items from a vehicle, unknown items, with intent to impair its availability as possible evidence in the official proceeding.

Jaron Foxworth was indicted on six separate charges. Four of the indictments related to October 24, 2016 and the first for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony, states Foxworth was convicted of the felony charge of possession of a controlled substance on May 6, 2016 in the 75th District Court of Liberty County. The indictment alleges Foxworth intentionally possessed a firearm before the fifth anniversary of his release from supervision under Liberty County Probation.

The second indictment of Foxworth pertaining to the same date for possession of a controlled substance, second degree felony, alleges he possessed methamphetamine in an amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams. The third indictment of Foxworth in relation to the same date for burglary of a building, state jail felony, alleges he entered a portion of a building without the effective consent of Shirley Aylor, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a wooden clock, framed painting, and wooden box containing knives. The fourth indictment relating to the same date for theft, third degree felony, alleges Foxworth took a Travelin' Chef metal container containing jewelry, money bags containing coins, Argus camera, physicians medical instruments, 9mm ammunition, 1982 TN World Fair Medallion, .357 Colt Trooper III revolver pistol, Ka-bar knife, Kershaw knife, Craftsman tool chest with drawers, miscellaneous tools, valued at less than $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from James Gracey, the owner, an elderly individual.

Foxworth was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on October 22, 2016 Foxworth entered a building or a portion of a building without the consent of Patricia Williams, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a bedding set including pillows and comforter, Barbie doll collection, pink suitcase, black travel bag, back massager, resin tumbler, 2 matching vases with vase fillers, ionic crystal salt table lamp, jewelry box which contained 2 smaller boxes, 2 boxes containing assorted kitchenware, 3 end tables 2 of which were still in the box, 3 bar stools still in the box along with numerous other miscellaneous items owned by Williams.

Foxworth was indicted for possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on October 28, 2016 Foxworth possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than one gram.

Alexis Nicole Dickson was indicted on five separate charges. The first indictment for burglary of a habitation, state jail felony alleges on October 24, 2016 alleges Dickson entered a portion of a building without the effective consent of Shirley Aylor, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a wooden clock, framed painting, and wooden box containing knives. The second indictment for possession of a controlled substance, second degree felony, alleges on October 24, 2016 Dickson possessed methamphetamine in an amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams. The third indictment for possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony, alleges on October 28, 2016 Dickson possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than one gram.

The fourth indictment of Dickson for burglary of a building, state jail felony alleges on October 22, 2016 Dickson entered a building or a portion of a building without the consent of Patricia Williams, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a bedding set including pillows and comforter, Barbie doll collection, pink suitcase, black travel bag, back massager, resin tumbler, 2 matching vases with vase fillers, ionic crystal salt table lamp, jewelry box which contained 2 smaller boxes, 2 boxes containing assorted kitchenware, 3 end tables 2 of which were still in the box, 3 bar stools still in the box along with numerous other miscellaneous items owned by Williams.

The fifth indictment of Dickson for theft, third degree felony alleges Dickson took a Travelin' Chef metal container containing jewelry, money bags containing coins, Argus camera, physicians medical instruments, 9mm ammunition, 1982 TN World Fair Medallion, .357 Colt Trooper III revolver pistol, Ka-bar knife, Kershaw knife, Craftsman tool chest with drawers, miscellaneous tools, valued at less than $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from James Gracey, the owner, an elderly individual.

Christopher Lamon Dock was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony. The indictment states Dock was convicted on the felony offense of forgery on May 22, 2009 in the 123rd Judicial District Court of Shelby County and allegedly possessed a firearm after the fifth anniversary of his release from supervision under Shelby County Adult Probation Department inside his vehicle at the intersection of Schillings and Fox Street.

Demetrius Brooks was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 29, 2016 Brooks recklessly caused bodily injury to Eloise Barnes by striking her face with fists while exhibiting a knife. Brooks was also indicted for unlawful restraint, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on the same date Brooks by force intimidation or deception, restrained Barnes without her consent by restricting the movement of Barnes. Brooks allegedly recklessly exposed Barnes to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury by holding her at knife-point.

Rocky Lavay Pless was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 21, 2016 Pless recklessly or with criminal negligence engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by driving recklessly and at high rates of speed with the child as a passenger.

Marina Leann Permenter was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Hurchell Lee Permenter Jr. was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Hurchell Lee Permenter Jr. was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Mike Allen Scruggs was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on May 17, 2016 Scruggs caused bodily injury to an individual 14 years of age or younger by hitting him in the head with a CD case and grabbing him by his arm, picking him up and throwing him onto a sofa and then grabbing and pushing down on his arm that was not being supported on the same sofa.

Justin Allen Ross was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on January 25, 2016 Ross recklessly or with criminal negligence caused bodily injury to a child 14 years of age or younger, by striking the child in the back.

Daniel Andrews was indicted for theft of firearm, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 11, 2016 Andrews took a firearm from Mark Yarbrough, the owner, without his consent.

Samyul Marc Stickle was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 8, 2011 Stickle caused serious bodily injury to a child 14 years of age or younger by a means unknown to the grand jury.

(Dates in parenthesis indicate the date of the alleged incident)
Jonathan Kyle Bearden, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (March 6, 2016).
Jose Marin Diaz, driving while intoxicated, third degree felony (February 28, 2016).

(The following indictments contain language of an adult nature, viewer discretion is advised.)

Mike Allen Scruggs was indicted for failure to register as a sex offender, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on June 15, 2016 Scruggs, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault of a child, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Robert Lindsey was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 21, 2016 Lindsey, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of possession of child pornography, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Joshua Lindsey was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 26, 2016 Lindsey, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Paul Dickerson was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 20, 2016 Dickerson, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Ladaryl Burns was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 20, 2016 Burns, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Richard Elmo Coon was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 26, 2016 Coon, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of aggravated sexual assault of a child, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County. Coon is further required to verify registration once each 90 day period, and he failed to report moving to Leagues City.

Tamonte Tee Hines was indicted for sexual assault of a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 10, 2016 Hines caused the penetration of the sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 17 years of age and not the spouse of Hines with Hines' sexual organ.

Brandon Murphy was indicted for aggravated sexual assault, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 1, 2009 Murphy caused the penetration of the female sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 14 years of age and not the spouse of Murphy, by Murphy's sexual organ.

Alex Dashun Thomas was indicted for indecency with a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on June 21, 2016 Thomas with the intent to arouse or gratify his sexual desire, intentionally or knowingly engaged in sexual contact by touching the breasts of a child younger than 17 years and not the spouse of Thomas.

Jose Aviles was indicted for sexual assault of a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 27, 2016 Aviles caused the penetration of the sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 17 years of age and not the spouse of Aviles by Aviles' sexual organ.

Jose Aviles was indicted for tampering with witness, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 28, 2016 Aviles with intent to promote or assist the commission of the offense of tampering with a witness, solicit, encourage, direct, aid and/or attempted to aid Jennifer Aviles in the commission of said offense of coercing a child who was then and there a witness in an official proceeding. Namely the investigation and prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault of a child against Jose Aviles, with intent to influence the said child to withhold information in said official proceeding.

Indictments and Information are not a conviction, and are a matter of public record. All individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

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