Man, woman arrested in Crockett Co. for child sex crimes

Two individuals from Crockett County, Tennessee, have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse. The arrests were part of a broader investigation that has led to the apprehension of four suspects in total.
Why it matters
These arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local and federal law enforcement to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable populations.
CORCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection to a child sexual abuse crimes.
On August 11, two arrests were made as part of the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office investigation into sex crimes committed against a juvenile.
Timothy Vales, age 39, of Alamo, Tenn., has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, aggravated rape of a child, and two counts of rape of a child.
Denise Vales, age 34, of Alamo, Tenn., has been charged with facilitation of rape of a child and child abuse.
Both were booked into the Crockett County Jail Tuesday morning.
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