Sentencing Update on July of 2020 Statutory Rape Investigation:
On July 21, 2021 Shawn Croteau appeared in Alexander County Superior Court to face 4 counts of First Degree Statutory Rape of a Child and 4 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Shawn Croteau was found guilty of 3 counts of First Degree Statutory Rape of a Child and 4 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. He was sentenced by a Superior Court Judge to serve a minimum of 75 years to a maximum of 105 years in the NC Department of Corrections.
This sentencing stemmed from an investigation and arrest that occurred on July 19th, 2020.
Sheriff Bowman would like to thank the Department of Homeland Security for their assistance in this investigation.
July 20th ,2020 News Release:
On Sunday, July 19th 2020 officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location in reference to a reported sexual assault involving a minor. Officers arrived on scene and began to conduct the investigation. After the investigation was completed, Shawn Beau Croteau, age 41 of Taylorsville was taken into custody. Croteau was charged with 4 counts of 1 Degree Statutory Rape and 4 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor. His bond was set at $1,500,000.00 secured.
Authority of Sheriff Chris Bowman
