Sheriff Darren Campbell stated on July 11, 2016 a report was filed with the Iredell County Sheriff’s office in reference to a child being sexually assaulted by an acquaintance. The reporter told deputies two witnesses walked into a room in their home and caught a family friend inappropriately touching a 5 year old child in a sexual manner. SVU Detectives responded and interviewed multiple witnesses.
As a result of this investigation, Jamie Cliffton Jarvis, 32, was arrested and charged with one count of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Jarvis was taken to the Iredell County Detention center where he was processed and given a $50,000.00 secure bond. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be sought.
Prior to this being reported to the Sheriff’s Office, members of the victim’s family confronted the suspect and assaulted him. He was treated and released from a local hospital for minor injuries.
In 20015 and 20016 Jarvis was convicted of 4 counts of Misuse of 911. He was also convicted of Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering in 2013.