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McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

By Echo Day on October 3, 2023

The former teacher charged last month with raping a 12-year-old was arrested for harassing and stalking a teenage victim. And, in a call recorded by police, she told the victim she’s pregnant. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim or any minor other than her own children. On … [Read more...] about McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

By Echo Day on September 28, 2023

The former teacher charged earlier this month with raping a 12-year-old has been arrested for harassing and stalking a teenaged victim. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim from or any minor other than her own children. On Sept. 26, the police department learned McCommon was … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

Accused of rape of a child, Alissa McCommon resigned from her position as a teacher

By The Leader on September 20, 2023

Alissa McCommon, the fourth grade teacher recently charged with raping a 12-year-old, officially resigned her position last week. The news came during a school board meeting last week.  “A few hours ago, I received a phone call from Ms. McCommon’s attorney. We have accepted her resignation,” said the school district’s attorney, Steve Shields. “She will no longer be with this … [Read more...] about Accused of rape of a child, Alissa McCommon resigned from her position as a teacher

Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case

By Echo Day on September 18, 2020

Brandon Wayne Watson will be 74 years old when he’s eligible for release from prison. The 49-year-old was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after being convicted of one count of rape of child and one count of aggravated sexual battery last month. His victim, who was just 7 years old at the time she was assaulted, testified against him at trial but did not speak at his … [Read more...] about Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case

Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect

By Echo Day on November 15, 2018

A Millington mother, currently pregnant with her fourth child, was charged in a 13-count indictment last week. Ashley Nicole Thomas, 28, was charged with aggravated child neglect (8 and under), aggravated child neglect, four total counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, criminal responsibility for rape of a child (four total counts), sexual battery by an authority figure and … [Read more...] about Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect

By Echo Day on April 18, 2018

When his victim, who is now 10 years old, took the stand, David Henson looked down at the counsel table. As she started speaking, he wouldn’t look at her, but to his left where deputies were gathered instead. “You really hurt me,” she told him while giving a victim impact statement Tuesday morning. “I just want you to know that you should feel guilty. That’s all I have to … [Read more...] about

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