On February 3, police were dispatched to a city residence for an alleged sexual assault of a 3 year old child. An investigation was conducted, and police found there was enough evidence to arrest the suspect, a 64 year old male from Sturgeon Bay. The male was taken to jail and lodged on the following charges: sexual assault of a child, child enticement and exposing genitals to a child. The suspect remained in jail awaiting an appearance before a judge. The case has been referred to the DA's Office for formal charges and prosecution.
In Door County, Family Services provides free and confidential services to sexual abuse victims and their families. The 24 hour hotline number is (920) 746-8996. Further information about their services can be found at:
http://www.familyservicesnew.org/sac/
