Monroe City man arrested on statutory rape, sodomy and incest charges

Justin Deming, 34, of Monroe City was taken into custody Monday following an active investigation of a sexual nature regarding a minor child.

A search warrant was executed and items of evidence were seized during the search of his residence. Deming was placed on a 24 hour investigative hold and transported to the Monroe County jail

On Tuesday, Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Talley Smith filed the following charges of:

1. Felony Statutory Sodomy/Attempt-Deviate Sexual Intercourse With A Person Less Than 14 Years of age

2. Felony- Statutory Rape 1st Degree- Person Less Than 14 Years of age

3. Class D Felony- Endangering Welfare Of A Child Engaging In Sexual Conduct Under 17 Years of age As Parent/Guardian – 1st Degree

4. Class E Felony- Incest

Judge Michael P. Wilson issued a warrant out of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court with no bond.

The Monroe City Police Department was assisted by the Division of Family Services, State Of Missouri STAT Team, Child Advocacy Center and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.