Man jailed for sexual assault of a child
Posted/updated on: April 22, 2024 at 12:48 pmMARSHALL â An East Texas man has been arrested after a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. According to our news partner KETK, 21-year-old Cameron Payton was arrested Tuesday for sexual assault of a child and evading arrest. The Marshall PD was aided in the arrest effort by the Joint Harrison County Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force, the Harrison County Sheriffâs Office, Daingerfield PD, Morris County Sheriffâs Office and Texas DPS.
In a news release from the Marshall Police Department, Marshall Police Chief Cliff Carruth said, âThis is a great example of the Marshall Police Department and the Harrison County Sheriffâs Office working together and coordinating with regional law enforcement to stop dangerous individuals who are accused of violent crimes in our community.â
After his arrest, Payton was booked into the Morris County Jail where he awaits transfer to the Harrison County Jail.