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Two Overton County Residents Indicted On Child Sex Offenses

Two Overton County residents are facing multiple charges for sex offenses against children.

District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said McKenzie Staggs is being charged with aggravated rape of a child less than eight years old, sexual exploitation of a minor and multiple charges of aggravated sexual battery of a child less than 13 years old.

Dakota Garrett has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

The Overton County Sheriffs Department worked closely with the District Attorneys office to gather evidence after it was reported a child was being sexually abused. The evidence gathered was presented to the Overton County Grand Jury December 4. The Grand Jury decided there was probable cause.

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