On September 20, investigators with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a potential sexual assault involving a mentally handicapped individual. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, September 19.

45-year-old Marcus Ray Burcham, of CR 179 in Corinth, Alcorn County, was identified as the suspect. Following an interview with Investigator Caleb Marolt, Burcham confessed to assaulting the vulnerable individual.

Burcham has been arrested and charged with Sexual Battery of a vulnerable person. He is currently being held in the Alcorn County Jail, awaiting an initial court appearance.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office.