A Henry County Sheriff’s deputy on routine patrol around 5:08 a.m. on May 31, in the area of 2400 Virginia Avenue in Collinsville, noticed a suspicious vehicle behind the AutoZone store.
The deputy approached a red Dodge Charger with its engine running and allegedly saw an adult male in the driver’s seat, shirtless and apparently asleep. A 14-year-old female juvenile was found in the front passenger seat, unclothed and also asleep. Additionally, several open containers of alcoholic beverages were visible inside the vehicle.
The male was identified as Roniticus Lamar Wilson, 33, of 1000 Williams Street, Martinsville.
The juvenile’s name will not be released.
Authorities allege that through the course of the investigation, they learned Wilson and the juvenile were known to each other and had been attempting to engage in a romantic relationship.
Wilson was arrested and charged carnal Knowledge of a Child and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
He is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or CrimeStoppers at 63-CRIME (632- 7463). The CrimeStoppers program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in criminal activity. The reward amount is determined based on the nature of the crime and the value of the information provided.
