26-y-o man charged with raping 7-y-o cousin in Trelawny
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – A 26-year-old man has been charged following the alleged sexual abuse of his seven-year-old cousin in Trelawny.
Alton Vernon, otherwise called ‘Beco’, from the parish, was charged with rape after police launched an investigation into the incident that happened at his home on Saturday morning.
Reports reaching Observer Online indicate that around 10:30 am, the child’s mother was searching for her when she reportedly saw her slippers at the doorway to Vernon’s home.
The mother made checks and knocked, and her daughter reportedly opened the door. Vernon was reportedly seen putting on his underpants.
The child reportedly told her mother that the accused sexually molested her.
A report was made to the Ulster Spring police, and Vernon was arrested.
Following investigations, he was subsequently charged on Monday.