A Monroe County man is facing multiple charges related to sexual misconduct involving minors following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
On Thursday, April 24, deputies and investigators executed a search warrant at the home of 62-year-old Ronald Stephen Reich of Amory. Reich was arrested without incident.
At this stage of the investigation, Reich has been charged with:
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Eight counts of Sexual Battery of a Minor
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One count of Molestation of a Minor
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One count of Child Enticement (to produce sexually explicit material)
He is currently being held at the Monroe County Detention Center on a $1,000,000 bond.
In addition to these state charges, Reich may also face federal charges for Trafficking of a Minor, authorities said.
MCSO’s Special Victims Unit began investigating Reich earlier this month after receiving information regarding potential misconduct. Their investigation ultimately led to Thursday’s arrest.
The case remains open and ongoing, and investigators believe there may be additional victims or witnesses willing to come forward.
Anyone with information about Reich or any related crimes is urged to contact the Monroe County Detention Center at 662-369-2468 or the non-emergency dispatch line at 662-369-3683.
