Clyde Williams Sr. - Repeat Sex Offender - Molests child with assistance of wife

Williams' wife, Kristi Williams, 30, was aware of the crime and had done nothing to assist the child or notify authorities, the release said.

A registered sex offender and his wife were arrested Thursday on new charges involving the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office was tipped on March 23 that a child under the age of 12 had been molested by Clyde Williams Sr., 53, of Sneads, who is a registered sex offender, according to a news release. During the investigation, authorities found that Williams' wife, Kristi Williams, 30, was aware of the crime and had done nothing to assist the child or notify authorities, the release said.

Clyde Williams Sr. was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation and child abuse. Kristi Williams was charged with child neglect. They were taken to the Jackson County Correctional Facility.

The Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information about this incident to call 850-482-9664, or call Crimestoppers at 850-526-5000.

"25% of all sex offenders re-offend within 15 years"
.........Sarah Tofte