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Baldwyn Couple Charged in Assault, Sexual Battery of Vulnerable Adult in Lee County

Interagency tips tied to a social-media video prompted the investigation.

Overview

  • Lee County deputies arrested Bradley Hamblin, 34, and Katlynn Hamblin, 27, on Oct. 22 in Baldwyn.
  • Each faces one count of infliction of pain on a vulnerable adult and one count of sexual battery.
  • A judge set bond at $250,000 for each, and both are being held at the Lee County Jail.
  • Investigators say a tip from Prentiss County and Adult Protection Services included a social-media video that appeared to show the assault.
  • The victim is in a safe location receiving care through Adult Protection Services, and authorities say additional charges are possible.