Crime Report: 10-3-09: Sexual Battery

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Chief Wayne Payne announced the arrest of white male James Elmer Bang, 37 years of age, of D’Iberville, MS. Bang is charged with Sexual Battery. After hearing the facts, Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain imposed a $400,000.00 bond for Bang.

On Saturday, October 03, 2009, D’Iberville Police Officers responded to Ocean Springs Hospital regarding a complaint of sexual battery on a minor child. On arrival, Officers met with the mother of the victim who provided information the child complained discomfort. After an examination, an interview was conducted with the child where she disclosed information regarding Bang’s misconduct.

Captain Keith Davis of the Criminal Investigations Division said Investigators were able to develop enough evidence to charge Bang with two counts of Sexual Battery involving two separate victims. Capt. Davis said the case is still under investigation.

The police department seeks the assistance of the community for any information about criminal activity in the D’Iberville community. Please contact the Police Department at 228-396-4252 or Crime Stoppers. Callers can remain anonymous.

Captain Keith Davis

Criminal Investigations Division/

Public Information Officer

Captain Keith Davis

D’Iberville Police Department

Criminal Investigations Division

Public Information Officer