A 62-year-old Florida man wanted in Monroe County on child abuse-related charges was arrested by authorities at approximately 5 p.m. Friday in Woodville, Texas.
According to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monte LaVelle Chitty of Marathon will face charges of sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor upon his return to the Florida Keys.
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“The Woodville, Texas, Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service were instrumental in apprehending Chitty,” said MCSO.
Deputies say that Chitty reportedly approached a Texas church group that was working with the homeless.
A church member there contacted law enforcement.
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