ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man was charged with nine felony sex crimes Wednesday, police said.
Davon Wright, a 33-year-old Hillsdale resident, is currently being held at the St. Louis Justice Center. His cash-only bond is set at $500,000.
The charges came after officers with the North County Police Cooperative's Bureau of Criminal Investigation looked into accusations of crimes that happened between 2017 and 2018.
Wright faces the following charges:
- 6 felony counts of Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person less than 14
- 2 felony counts of Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person less than 12
- 1 felony count of Child Molestation 2nd Degree – Child less than 12
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
According to the police, people with information that can help them in this investigation can contact North County Police Cooperative at 314-499-6090.
As officers continue investigating, people with information about the crime can also help them can by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at stlrcs.com, by calling 1-866-371-8477(TIPS), or by using the free Crime Stoppers App: P3TIPS.
Anonymous tips to unsolved crimes could earn tipsters a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/
