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| John Joseph Watts |
John Joseph Watts, a 67 year
old Murphy North Carolina man, was arrested on charges of sex acts against
minors which were handed down from the Grand Jury which met June 04, 2012.
Investigators
became aware of allegations involving John Watts from a complaint that was
filed on Thursday January 05th, 2012 with the Cherokee County
Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division. Working in conjunction with the
H.A.V.E.N. Child Advocacy Center in Cherokee County North Carolina,
Investigators Holland and Chapman were able to determine that there were at
least two victims involved making allegations against Watts.
As
the investigation progressed enough information was gathered to enable the
Investigators to present the case to the North Carolina Magistrates Office and
obtain warrants for the arrest of Watts. From information presented during the
investigation it appeared that the sexual abuse had been ongoing for a period
of about one year.
Upon
hearing information presented to the Grand Jury additional charges were brought
against Watts. The charges included First Degree Sex Offense, Statutory Sexual
Offense.
John
Joseph Watts is currently incarcerated in the Cherokee County Detention Center
on a $200,000.00 secure bond. Watts is scheduled to appear in Cherokee County Superior
Court August 27, 2012.
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