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November 15, 2004
Registered Sex Offender Hunted By Local Police
By Kevin Gillick
A Titusville man who has been a registered Sex Offender since 1993, is being sought by Police for abusing at least four more local children. Anthony Tyrone Lewis (34), is the subject of an active warrant for multiple counts of Sexual Battery on four children under the age of twelve.
Although details about the exact age and gender of the alleged victims is unavailable, Lewis's criminal record shows a history of abusing underage females. Police are actively interviewing other children in a search for more victims. The assaults are thought to have occurred between the beginning of August and the end of October.
Lewis, who is known to have friends and family in Titusville, Cocoa and Palm Bay, has worked recently as an auto detailer.
Lewis has been registered as a sex offender since July 1994, when he was placed on reporting probation for six years. The sentence was the result of a plea agreement in a case involving the abuse of a thirteen year-old Cocoa girl. The arrest narrative charged Lewis with having intercourse with the girl, digitally penetrating her and performing oral sex. The child said she was afraid to resist Lewis.
Court records show that Lewis has an earlier offense, a lewd and lascivious act which occurred in 1982. Details were not available on the offense. Lewis was released from supervision in 2002. He has been charged with violating his probation five times since 1993. Department of Corrections records show that Lewis was incarcerated between June 1997 and June 1999. His record also shows arrests for Domestic Violence, Driving While License Suspended and Petit Theft.
Titusville Detective Gary Boyer says the warrant carries a minimum $5,000 dollar bond. He said police believe Lewis remains in Brevard County and is considered a fugitive. Although residing in Titusville most recently, Lewis has also lived in the Lincoln Road area of Merritt Island and the Junior Avenue area of Cocoa, at various times.
Police are continuing their search for more possible victims. Citizens can call Boyer at the Titusville Police Department at (321) 264-7800. Tips can also be reported to 1-800-CRIMELINE. Callers may be eligible for up to a $1,000 dollar reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anthony Tyrone Lewis is wanted on suspicion of sexually battering children under 12.
View Anthony Tyrone Lewis's FDLE Flyer Here.
Posted by uspoc at November 15, 2004 07:36 PM