Shallotte woman arrested on 80 child sex crime charges
SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — A Shallotte woman has been arrested and charged with 80 child sex crimes, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.
Sara Jean Sellers, 44, was taken into custody Thursday morning. She faces 20 counts of Statutory Rape of a Child under the age of 15, 20 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child, 10 counts of Statutory Sex Offense with a child by an adult, 20 counts of Statutory Sex Offense with a Child under 15, and 10 counts of Statutory Rape of a Child by adult.
Authorities said there are multiple victims, though no further details have been released at this time.
Sellers appeared in court Friday where the state revealed that the alleged victims are two boys that were twelve years old at the time and two other boys are interviewing with the detective.
It was revealed that the alleged sex crimes were from 2018 and 2019.
The defense stated that Sellers has been married for 22 years and has two daughters. The defense attorney asked for a $400,000 secured bond but the judge appointed a $2 million secured bond.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information or anyone who may have been a victim to come contact Det. Shepherd at 910.363.6976.
