The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Fort Walton Beach man with sexually assaulting a 12-year old girl in Destin.
58-year old Jack Colton of Beal Parkway is charged with sexual assault with a victim between the ages of 12 and 18.
Jack Colton
OSCO deputies were able to track down Colton and take him into custody around 2 a.m. this morning after the 12-year-old had reported being drugged and assaulted multiple times at a hotel room on Highway 98 East in Destin in the prior 24 hours.
Deputies say the girl reportedly asked Colton for a cigarette and then he gave the girl what she believed to be crystal methamphetamine before the numerous sexual acts.
She was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. Potential evidence was located in the hotel room and the truck was also seized.
Colton told OSCO investigators he believed the victim was 23 years old.
‘“The lead up to the arrest involved great teamwork by our patrol deputies, Criminal Investigations Division, Street Crimes, K9 and Drown Units.” said Eric Aden.
Navarre Newspaper remind our readers that Jack Colton is presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
