Mangrum
An Arizona man now sits in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on $1 million bond after being arrested for sexually molesting an underaged relative six or seven years ago while in Escambia County.
John Whitfield Mangrum, 54, 6645 North La Canada Drive, Tuscon, Ariz., has been charged with rape I, sexual abuse I, incest and two counts of sodomy I.
According to reports, the alleged assault occurred between 2012 and 2013 on a creek bank in the Sardis Creek area. The female victim was 12 to 13 years of age at the time.
Sheriff's Office reports note officials in Arizona initiated the investigation that included forensic interviews with the victim. Copies of that report were forwarded to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and warrants were obtained for his arrest. Arizona law enforcement officials arrested Mangrum, who was later transported back to Escambia County, Ala., last week.
According to the arrest warrants, Mangrum is accused of having sexual intercourse with the young female, groping the breasts of the girl and forcing the girl to perform oral sex on him.
District Judge Eric Coale set the $1 million bond April 11 that stated if Mangrum makes bail he is not to have any contact with the alleged victim or anyone under the age of 16.
