NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A man in Newport News has been arrested and accused of indecent liberties with a child among other sex crimes.
Newport News Police say they responded to a local residence back in June of 2020 regarding a report of an incident involving a juvenile.
Officers were able to make contact with the child who revealed a past sexual assault involving a man known to the child.
After further investigation, officers arrested 40-year-old Jerry Menner Dobson on March 12 in the 700 block of Village Green Parkway.
Dobson was charged with one count each of indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery. He is currently in the custody of the Newport News City Jail.
Officials say the incident is still under investigation.
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