Child Sex Abuse Arrest

Friday, January 8, 2016 at 12:00 AM

On December 18, 2015, Deputies were notified that Michael McKinney had molested his 12 year-old stepson in 2010. Detectives were able to find Michael who then agreed to speak with them. During the interview Michael confessed to the crime and told detectives that he was sorry for what he did.

From the San Juan Co. Sheriff's Office:

On December 18, 2015, Deputies were notified that Michael McKinney had molested his 12 year-old stepson in 2010.

Detectives were able to find Michael who then agreed to speak with them. During the interview Michael confessed to the crime and told detectives that he was sorry for what he did.

Detectives completed an arrest warrant for Michael and he was arrested. Michael McKinney was booked into San Juan County Detention Center for five counts of Criminal Penetration of a minor under 13 and is being held on a $100,000.00 cash only bond.

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