Final Arrest Made in Assault of Homeless Man


Jarvis Ledon McCullough

July 17, 2008

NEWTON -- Jarvis Ledon McCullough was arrested at 6:55 pm on Monday the 14th by Sgt. Tim Hayes and charged with 1 felony count of Assault with Deadly Weapon inflicting serious injury, 1 felony count of 1st degree kidnapping, and 2 felony counts of 1st degree sexual offense.

McCullough is the final of three suspects in the case. Tommy Junior Henry and Johnny Deon Abernathy were arrested last week. Their next court appearance is August 1.

McCullough was a linebacker at Bandy's High School and Henry was an all conference running back at Maiden High School.

The victim is a homeless white male who had been staying with residents at a home on McDaniels Circle.

The victim was beaten then restarined and assaulted further. He was also burned with a cigarette lighter and sodomy was attempted.

Detective Hayes has been conferringwith the FBI and the US Attorney's Office in reference to the possibility of Hate Crime issues.

McCullough was placed under a secured bond of $50,000. His next court appearance is August 6, 2008.