Crime/Court
37-year-old Front Royal man charged with sexual assault of 10-year-old girl
On Friday, October 20, the Front Royal Police issued the following press release:
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Front Royal Police officers responded to Shenandoah Motel for a report of sexual assault of a juvenile. It was reported to officers that a 10-year-old female had been sexually assaulted by Justice Morgan Henry, a 37-year-old Front Royal resident.
Sexual assault of a minor suspect Justice Morgan Henry – Photo/RSW Regional Jail
The juvenile disclosed that Henry had walked her from the motel to a wooded area in town, where he sexually assaulted her. She then advised Henry walked her to a second location and sexually assaulted her a second time. Henry was later questioned by Detectives and made statements that corroborated the statements made by the victim.
Henry was subsequently arrested and charged with several felony charges, including: Object Sexual Penetration, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Forcible Sodomy, and Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child. Henry is currently being held at RSW Regional Jail without bond.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact Detective Zachary King of the Front Royal Police Department at (540) 636-2208 or zking@frontroyalva.com.
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