sex crime
Speaking out
The last year-and-a-half has been the hardest time of Faith James’ life. Now 20, James was the victim of a child sex crime when she was 13. Her assailant was the father of her half-siblings, Anthony Sizemore, who was found guilty of child molestation on March 12 in a Stone County Circuit Court bench trial. On Friday, he was sentenced by Judge Alan Blankenship to 8 years in the Department of Corrections.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A nod to Faith for exemplifying courage
Most people — myself included — know Faith James for her accomplishments on the wrestling mat, but for the last seven years, she has been wrestling with a different opponent.
Wheaton man charged with child molestation
A Wheaton man has been charged with child molestation for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
Cassville man guilty of child molestation
A Cassville man has been found guilty of child molestation in a bench trial held Thursday in Stone County Circuit Court.
Man charged with meth possession, sexual misconduct
A Mountain Grove man has been charged with five counts in two separate cases after allegedly leaving a lewd note on a vehicle near the Greenway Trail in Cassville, as well as alleged possession of methamphetamine, and for allegedly performing sexual acts on himself in a Cassville business.
Former police officer arrested on child porn charges
A former police officer was arrested on Dec. 3 and charged with two felonies related to alleged possession of child pornography.
Man charged with sex crimes found dead
A Washburn man charged with multiple sex crimes was found dead on Wednesday.
Cassville mother: ‘Justice system has failed my daughter’
A Cassville mother is speaking out about a recently adjudicated criminal case in Barry County, believing her juvenile daughter's victim rights were violated and hoping to spur action to prevent similar situations in the future.
Second bond revocation motion filed in Roller case
A second motion to revoke bond has been filed in the case of Wesley Roller, who is accused of multiple sex crimes across three cases.
Seligman man charged with statutory sodomy
A Seligman man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.
