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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of John Edward Degumba, a Johnston County resident.
Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count of Rape of a Child, one (1) count of Sexual Offense with a Child, and one (1) count of Indecent Liberties with a Child.
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of John Edward Degumba. Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count of Rape of a Child, one (1) count of Sexual Offense with a Child, and one (1) count of Indecent Liberties with a Child. (FCSO photo)
Charges were filed after an extensive investigation conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department and Benson Police Department.
Benson Police Department criminally charged John Edward Degumba on Friday, September 13, 2019, with one (1) count of Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child and one (1) count of Indecent Liberties with a Child
Franklinton Police Department criminally charged John Edward Degumba on Saturday, September 21, 2019, with one (1) count of Sexual Offense with a child and one (1) count of Indecent Liberties with a Child.
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, John Edward Degumba turned himself in at the Franklin County Magistrate’s Office.
John Edward Degumba was given a total of $450,000.00 secured bond and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center.
John Edward Degumba, 30 years of age, Benson, NC 27504
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
