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Evan Joseph Moore Arrested on Indecency Charge After Child’s Disclosure

A child under 14 told investigators about alleged sexual abuse, and authorities say there may be other victims while urging people to report tips to the sheriff’s office.

Overview

  • The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Evan Joseph Moore on a charge of indecency with a child after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
  • Investigators say the case advanced when a child under the age of 14 disclosed abuse attributed to Moore, prompting the Special Victims Unit to take the lead on the probe.
  • Moore had worked for several years as a babysitter and nanny in Montgomery County, a history that led authorities to warn there could be additional victims.
  • Officials say Moore was taken into custody without incident and that the investigation remains active with the possibility of additional charges as more evidence or victims emerge.
  • The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who may have been victimized to contact the Special Victims Unit at 936-760-5876 or submit anonymous tips to Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP (7867) or online.