Sheriff Walter reports a Chaffee man was arrested on charges of sexual abuse toward a child. 
Sheriff Walter reports a Chaffee man was arrested on charges of sexual abuse toward a child.
Michael David Moore (24) has been charged with the unclassified felonies, Statutory Rape 1st Degree and Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree.
Sheriff Walter states that on May 17, 2016, a detective with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office began investigating allegations that were reported to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. The allegations were that Moore had sexually assaulted a 12 year old child within the last 24 hours.
Through the investigation, the detective discovered Moore had allegedly had sexual intercourse and deviate sexual intercourse with the child. Forensic evidence collected was consistent with the allegations.
Moore was located and arrested in Miner after the detective received an anonymous tip of his whereabouts. Moore refused to speak with detectives about the case.
On May 20, 2016, a warrant was issued for Moore on the charges of Statutory Rape 1st Degree and Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree. Bond was set by the court at $75,000 cash only.
Address/Location
Scott County Sheriff's Office
131 S New Madrid St
Benton, MO 63736
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-545-3525
