San Diego Deputy Accused of Lewd Acts on Child

A San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) deputy was arrested this week for allegedly committing lewd acts on a child, officials confirmed.Deputy Sam Thomas Knight, Jr., 40, was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Riverside County Tuesday on two felony charges of lewd acts with a child under 14 years old and a misdemeanor charge of annoying and molesting children. Tieray Jones Freed from Custody After Retrial Dismissed Booking records from Riverside County indicate he was released on bail the following day. He is due back in court at the Riverside Hall of Justice on May 16.The SDSO said Thursday that the department was aware of the investigation into Knight from the beginning and fully cooperated with detectives handling the case from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. No New Trial in Jahi Turner Murder Case: Judge The SDOD said it has no comment on Knight’s arrest. Public records show Knight was hired by the SDSO in late August 2007.Details of the allegations against Knight were not released. Strongest Storm of the Year Moves Into LA County Check back for updates on this developing story. Photo Credit: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/NBC 7
Source: NBC San Diego