MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Division of Drug and Crime Control - P.O. Box 568 - Jefferson City, Mo. 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Shawn Griggs
573-526-6236
10252015
October 25, 2015

EMPHASIS: Gatewood Man Arrested Following Sexual Assault Investigation

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of John F. Mullins, 52 of Gatewood, Missouri. The arrest resulted from an ongoing investigation conducted by the Ripley County Sheriff's Office and members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control. The investigation was initiated on October 24, 2015, following the Ripley County Sheriff's Office receiving a report alleging a staff member of the Naylor School District, sexually assaulted a juvenile student. The Ripley County Sheriff requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control assist with the investigation.

On October 25 2015, the Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney’s office formally charged Mullins with one count of felony rape in the first degree, one count of felony sodomy in the first degree and two counts of felony sexual contact with a student. His bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety. Anyone with information related to the investigation should contact the Ripley County Sheriff's Office at 573-996-5555 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control at 573-840-9500.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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