MARATHON — A required Florida Keys fugitive accused of kid abuse was arrested in Texas on Friday night.
Monte LaVelle Chitty, 62, from Marathon, was wanted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office environment on multiple little one abuse costs, which includes sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a insignificant.
In accordance to MCSO, Chitty reportedly approached a church team in Woodville, Texas, that was working with homeless citizens. A church member there contacted the authorities, prompting his arrest.
The Woodville Police Office and the U.S. Marshals Services have been “instrumental” in Chitty’s arrest, MCSO mentioned. He is at this time be held on a $1.3 million bond.
