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07/20/2018

Warrant Issued for Sexual Battery Suspect - UPDATED 8/15/18

PRESS RELEASE 

WARRANT ISSUED FOR SEXUAL BATTERY SUSPECT

 

July 20, 2018

The George County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public's help in locating 44-year-old black male Michael Ray Scott. Scott is wanted in connection to a felony sexual battery of a vulnerable adult, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Scott’s last known residence was in the Benndale Community of George County, MS, but he may have connections in surrounding areas, including the Hattiesburg area. Scott stands approximately 5-feet-11-inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, and has a heavy build.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information concerning this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601.947.4811.

 The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898.  The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.

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