Man charged with rape of 4-year-old

By Ebony Horton

Published: July 31, 2008

From Dale County Sheriff’s Office:
DALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE 07-31-08

Marcs Velazquez Morales, 32, of Level Plains was arrested July 30, 2008 on Private Road 1428 by Dale County Sheriff’s Office Investigators on charges of rape in the first degree, and sexual abuse in the first degree.

The alleged victim is the four-year old daughter of the girlfriend of Morales.

Allegations were reported to the Coffee County Department of Human Resources that the four-year was possibly being sexually abused.

The Dale County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into allegations. Based on the evidence submitted the Dale County District Attorney’s Office issued warrants for Morales’ arrest.

The four-year old victim is currently residing with relatives in Coffee County.

POC for this press release is Chief Investigator Harvey Mathis, 774-2335.