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Police Officer Arrested on Child Sexual Solicitation Charges Released Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Wyoming – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Sergeant with the Wyoming Police Department on several charges related to sexual solicitation of a child after it was reported to police that he was involved in inappropriate sexual solicitation with a juvenile. The investigation began on September 25, 2008 after police were notified that William F. O’Neal, 50 of Smyrna had been involved in soliciting sexual acts from a juvenile. Police learned these attempted acts occurred approximately 4 years ago, when Mr. O’Neal was living in the same household with the victim (O’Neal no longer resides in the home). During the time when he did reside there he attempted to engage the victim (at the time she was 11 years old) in a game where he would pay her a certain amount of money to have her remove her clothing. Because of the allegation and the victim being a juvenile, an interview with the Child Advocacy Center was completed to assist with the investigation. During this examination the victim confirmed the facts previously described and added that O’Neal offered to pay additional monies for the victim to remain unclothed after she removed all of her clothing. The victim declined to participate in this behavior. On September 29, 2008, as investigators were working on the case they also learned of another incident in which O’Neal was involved in. In this case police contacted a witness to the initial investigation and learned that O’Neal, while working in his capacity as a Wyoming Police Officer, contacted the woman and offered to pay her if he could take nude photographs of her. The woman consented to this act, which occurred approximately a year and a half ago. Additionally, as this was occurring, O’Neal offered to pay the woman if she agreed to have sexual intercourse with him. The woman agreed and the two engaged in the sexual act and O’Neal paid her additional monies. This sequence of events occurred on two separate occasions in the Dover area. O’Neal turned himself this morning at Troop 3 and was formally charged with the following offenses: Dangerous Crime against a Minor (F), Sexual Solicitation of a Child (F), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F), and 2 counts of Criminal Solicitation 3rd degree (M). He was released after posting a $42,000 secured bond. Investigators learned Mr. O’Neal is currently employed as a Sergeant with the Wyoming Police Department. This is an on-going investigation and detectives are asking for anyone with information pertaining to this investigative matter to contact Detective Andy Goode at 302.697.2104 ext 309. Note: Questions regarding his employment can be directed to Chief Chuck Manuszak at 302.697.7960 ext. 16. |
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