Paragould, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Paragould woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Reagan Mayes, 23, was charged with three counts of sexual assault in the second degree, a Class B felony, and one count of sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony.
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According to the probable cause affidavit, Paragould police and the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a report in May regarding a minor being sexually abused. An individual told police that a family member had told them Mayes inappropriately touched the victim two months ago.
The individual also reported that, after having conversations with the victim, learned this had started around a year and a half ago and had happened multiple times.
An investigator with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division interviewed the victim, who told police that Mayes had touched them inappropriately multiple times.
Police conducted several more interviews with individuals between May and June. These individuals said a meeting regarding the allegations had occurred, involving Mayes, the victim, and others. During this meeting, the affidavit said, Mayes admitted to the acts but blamed the victim.
Editor’s Note: JRN has chosen not to publish certain details due to the graphic nature of the case.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic/sexual violence, call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can also call 870-933-9449 to reach the Family Crisis Center’s emergency hotline.
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