LIBERTY November 9, 2018 - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office responded to an outcry from a juvenile female on November 1st to her mother and school officials who, in turn, contacted the local Child Protective Services of an alleged sexual abuse that has been taking place over the last several years. The last offense was reported to have taken place on or about Monday, October 29th.

Lead Investigator, Cpl. Sean Mitchell of the LCSO Juvenile Sexual Abuse Unit and other members of the agency arrested Liberty County resident James Russel Clymer on Tuesday, November 6th charging him with Continual Sexual Abuse of a Young Child. It is reported that Clymer is a volunteer Assistant Fire Chief with the City of Liberty Fire Department.

James Russel Clymer, DOB 12/6/82 was placed in the Liberty County Jail on the Felony charge while the investigation continues for any other possible victims or possible additional charges.