US EditionMarion County man accused of sexual crimes against a child
- On May 14, 2025, Jeremy Allen Stantz, 35, was taken into custody in Marion County following accusations related to sexual offenses involving explicit communications with a 12-year-old minor.
- The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded after receiving a report of sexual offenses, leading to a forensic analysis of the victim's phone revealing explicit communication.
- Separately, Thomas L. Gibbs Jr., 32, faces charges for allegedly raping an elementary-aged child in Saline County in exchange for methamphetamine provided to the child's mother.
- A yearlong investigation included witness accounts placing Gibbs at the child's home, the victim's detailed descriptions of abuse and Gibbs' trailer, and Gibbs’ arrest on May 7 with a $250,000 bond.
- Both cases remain active; Gibbs awaits a June 4 hearing, while authorities urge potential additional victims to contact law enforcement for further investigation.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Marion, Ill. man charged with felony sexual assault of a minor - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
WILLAIMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) – Williamson County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Thomas J. Jones, of Marion, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m. Jones was taken into custody while driving in the 200 block of East Boulevard Street in Marion. He faces a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13, a Class X felony. Jones was transported to the Williamson County Jail. The Williamson Count…
Sanford pastor accused of sex crimes denied bond
A Seminole County pastor accused of sexually abusing children will remain in jail without bond following his extradition from Virginia, authorities said. Yyersson David Solarte Basto, 33, was arrested on May 7 by police in Prince William County, Virginia, while on a family trip.
Child rape suspect captured years after warrant issued
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- A Shelby County man who was wanted for multiple sex crimes has been captured nearly four years after a warrant for his arrest was issued. According to the United States Marshals Service, 35-year-old Jerry Scott was arrested in Arizona on Wednesday. Jerry Scott_ Courtesy of U.S. Marshals According to the U.S. Marshals, Scott was wanted for rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, and incest. Shelby County issued a warrant fo…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
