Granite Shoals man jailed on 16 counts of alleged sexual assault

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

A Granite Shoals man was arrested Monday, June 12, on 16 counts of Sexual Assault of a Child, all alleged to have been committed against a single victim.

Offenses cited in the arrest of Jackie Lee Lett, 47, are alleged to have taken place from January through May this year.

Earlier this week, officers from the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) received notice from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) regarding the allegations of sexual assault that occurred at a residence in the city, according to a statement released by GSPD Chief Gary Boshears.

“With the assistance of DFPS and the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, investigators gained sufficient evidence to seek arrest warrants against the suspect,” said Boshears. “Upon review of the evidence, City of Granite Shoals Municipal Court Judge Frank Reilly issued arrest warrants.”

Judge Reilly set a predetermined bond of $50,000 for each of the 16 second-degree felony charges, totaling $800,000.

“All information received at this time points to Lett’s activities being isolated to one victim,” said Boshears. “However, anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Paul Chrane at the Granite Shoals Police Department.

“This is still an active and ongoing investigation. At no time was the general public in danger.”

Chief Boshears and the GSPD remind anyone with knowledge or suspicion of child abuse is encouraged to contact local law enforcement office or the Department of Family and Protective Services.