Teens face charges for sex crimes with child

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County detectives say they arrested two teens who face charges for several sex crimes with a child.

Deputies say Shimon Curtis Hales, 19, of Supply, is charged with three counts of statutory rape, three counts of sexual offense, and three counts of indecent liberties with a child. Hales also faces charges for altering or removing a gun’s serial number, along with manufacturing with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana.

They say Hales’ arrest comes after he was out on bond for previous drug and weapon charges. Hales is back behind bars at the Brunswick County Jail under a $320,000 bond.

Detectives also arrested Antonio Malik Sutton, 19, of Leland, who is charged with first degree rape, first degree sex offense of a child and indecent liberties with a child. Sutton is in jail under a $200,000 bond.