The Bradford County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man, accused of sexual battery on a child, who they say cut off his ankle monitor and fled.
Deputies said Michael Case already made his first appearance, bonded out and had to wear an ankle monitor and remain on house arrest while awaiting trial.
#ANjaxBREAKING: #BradfordCounty deputies say Michael Case is on the run after cutting off his ankle monitoring device. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/kh62afttZ1
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) May 24, 2017
Case is accused of sexual battery on a juvenile. According to court documents, the victim is less than 12 years old. On Tuesday, Case was supposed to enter a plea and did not show up to court.
#ANjaxBREAKING: Case is accused of sexual misconduct on a juvenile over 12. Was supposed to enter plea Tuesday, but cut off monitor & fled. pic.twitter.com/c6Ym2sBpG6
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) May 24, 2017
As of Wednesday, Case's attorney, Andrew Bonderud, tells Action News Jax he is no longer representing Case. Bonderud gave Action News Jax the following statement:
"Mr. Case professes his innocence and insists on his innocence and he hasn't been convicted."
BCSO is now asking for the public's help in locating Case, who could be out of state.
Now, the #BradfordCounty Sheriff's Office is asking for help turning Michael Case in. They say he could be out of state. #ANjaxBREAKING https://t.co/QnMNx5dXlo
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) May 24, 2017
We looked into Case's past criminal history and found that in 2006, he was found guilty of battery with great bodily harm causing permanent disability.
He has also been found guilty of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
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