A suspect in the sexual abuse of a minor, Franklin Sharples, has been arrested.
According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at approximately 1:11 p.m., a report was received of sexual offenses involving a juvenile, one of which took place in the 4400 Block of E. County 10th Street.
The investigation revealed that Sharples, age 34, of Yuma, had committed sexual offenses against the juvenile. The offenses were reported to have taken place approximately two years ago when the juvenile was 9 years of age.
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested and booked Sharples into the Yuma County Detention Center for Molestation of a Child.
This case remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.