Scott County man accused of sexual assault

Thursday, April 26, 2012

BENTON, Mo. -- A Bertrand, Mo., man was arrested Monday and charged with sex crimes. Darrell Wilkerson, 23, is accused of deviate sexual assault and incest, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said in the release that his office received information regarding the alleged crimes a few days ago and started an investigation that resulted in Wilkerson's arrest. He remained in custody late Tuesday with a $25,000 cash-only bond.

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