G’Shoals employee charged in sex assault

by Alexandria Randolph

A Granite Shoals City employee was arrested after police investigated a report of a sexual relationship with a child.

Juan Carlos Morales, 35, of Marble Falls, was arrested on charge of sexual assault of a child. Morales is employed with the Granite Shoals Streets & Parks Department.

“We received a report from the parents of a 16-year-old that she had been talking with and having a sexual relationship with the suspect,” said Capt. Gary Boshears.

Boshears said police investigated the report and “obtained information that supported the allegations.” He added the offense is believed to have occurred in Granite Shoals, where the victim resides, in early September.

For the full story, see Friday's Highlander.