This week, Richmond police arrested 27-year-old Stephen McFerron of Richmond and charged him with 1st degree sexual abuse of a victim under 12 years of age.
According to the citation, the alleged charges were levied against McFerron on Monday April 24, 2023. He was arrested at a Douglas Court residence on Wednesday and processed in the Madison County Detention Center around 9:30 p.m.
Further details surrounding this case are being sought by WBON-TV9 through an open records request filed today.
McFerron has been employed as the Parking Enforcement Officer for Richmond for the last three years. Richmond Police say McFerron is classified as a “civilian employee” and he has been placed on unpaid leave while the legal processes are ongoing.
