SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WSVN) — A Tennessee man wanted for raping a 16-month-old child has been arrested in Alabama.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 33-year-old Simon Dean Porter, Sunday.
Here’s a photo taken by Scottsboro, Alabama police shortly after Simon Porter was captured. We appreciate the hard work of all the agencies involved in the search for Porter! pic.twitter.com/BS8BW2XZ2l
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) November 18, 2018
Porter was located and arrested in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Porter was accused of raping a 16-month-old child, causing injuries so severe, authorities believed the damage may be permanent.
Authorities are now transporting Porter to Tennessee to face charges.
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