Date: December 3, 2019
SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS LEAD TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND FELONY DRUG ARRESTS
Arrested person information:
Carl Martin Jr., 38, of Millersburg
Jesse De La Cruz, 31, of Holts Summit
Narrative:
On December 3, 2019, the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney charged Carl Martin Jr., 38, of Millersburg with the felony offense of Attempted Child Molestation 2nd (child less than 12 years of age). The charge was filed after a criminal investigation conducted by the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office in the Millersburg area, which investigation began in November, 2019. Martin was arrested by deputies and remains in the Callaway County Jail without bond, pending further Court review.
On December 3, 2019, at approximately 2:33 PM, a Callaway County deputy was proactively patrolling the Holts Summit area. During the patrol, the deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of State Road AA for a traffic violation. Jesse De La Cruz, 31, of Holts Summit was arrested for felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. De La Cruz was booked/processed at the Callaway County Jail and later released with summons for Court appearance.
*** The Callaway County Sheriff and his staff continue to work with other law enforcement agencies and community partners to curb criminal activity throughout the county. Citizens are reminded they can anonymously report criminal activity to Crimestopper’s at 573-592-2474 or online at www.callawaysheriff.org. ***
NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.
End of media release.
** All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law **
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