Local man arrested for seeking sex from two minors

By Kelly Young

kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com

A Jacksonville man was arrested last week after an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department revealed evidence he allegedly sought sexual favors from at least two children under the age of 17.

Robert Gall, 66, was charged with two counts of criminal solicitation of a minor. He was also charged with criminal trespass in an unrelated incident.

CCSD began investigating Gall after receiving a report about his alleged inappropriate activities.

“During her investigation, Detective (Gina) Battley found that enough probable cause existed in the case to arrest Gall for requesting some type of sexual act from two separate, unrelated victims,” Chief Investigator Chris White said. “Detective Battley executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence on Thursday, March 20, where corroborating evidence was seized. The following day a separate search warrant was executed on the suspect’s car.”

White said evidence was also found in the car that substantiated the victims’ testimonies.

Detectives would not release the type of evidence found, citing the continuing investigation.

“There are other allegations being investigated, and additional charges are expected to be filed against Mr. Gall,” White said.

Prior to last week’s arrest, White said CCSD had not had any previous experience with the suspect. Gall’s bond was set at $100,000 for each solicitation charge, and at $35,000 for the trespassing charge.

The following arrests were made by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Public Safety for the period of March 11 through March 24.

• Gasper B. Arellano Jr., possession of a prohibited weapon and traffic tickets. Bonds were set at $1,500 and $140.

• Jesse C. Beamer, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Dickie P. Bellanger, burglary of a building. Bond was set at $3,500.

• Timothy R. Bender, theft by check (Smith County warrant). Bond was set at $25,000.

• Randy R. Bennett, public intoxication. A fine was set at $200.

• Gregorio Bernabe-Cantu, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $1,000.

• Lisa K. Cooper, possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $3,500.

• William P. Day, driving while intoxicated (third offense or more). Bond was set at $2,000.

• Shannon D. Dearman, parole violation. No bond was offered.

• David Ebanez, assault causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Juan A. Escobedo, public intoxication, possession of alcohol by a minor and reckless destruction. Fines were set at $200, $200 and $175.

• Robert Gall, two counts of criminal solicitation of a minor and criminal trespass. Bonds were set at $100,000, $100,000 and $35,000.

• Gabino Galvan, driving while intoxicated (third offense or more). No bond was offered.

• Randall G. Hasty, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Bonds were set at $20,000 and $2,000.

• Tommy L. Johnson, theft by check. Bond was set at $500.

• Jeremy W. Lee, theft by check. Bond was set at $500.

• Cynthia R. Mallard, theft by check. Bond was set at $500.

• Joe A. Mays, driving while intoxicated (third offense or more). Bond was set at $2,000.

• Matthew E. McCauley, evading arrest with a vehicle. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Lucy D. Miller, assault/family violence causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $1,500.

• Anthony W. Montgomery, theft by check and Anderson County warrant. Bonds were set at $500 and $5,000.

• Nathaniel Moore, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $50,000.

• Leslie C. Neyman, theft of property. Bond was set at $500.

• Eldridge D. Oliver, driving while intoxicated (third offense or more) and no seat belt. Bonds were set at $3,500 and $140.

• Bobby D. Pace, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $1,500.

• Roque S. Perez, no driver’s license. A fine was set at $170.

• Juventino M. Pezano, reckless damage. A fine was set at $200.

• Andrew L. Poole, assault/family violence causing bodily injury, resisting arrest and evading arrest. Bonds were set at $2,000, $2,000 and $2,000.

• Jacolby O. Reed, no seat belt, no insurance and no driver’s license. Fines were set at $140, $265 and $170.

• Travis Roper, assault/family violence causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $2,500.

• Joyce L. Sales-Glazier, theft by check. Bond was set at $500.

• Alton A. Smith, two counts of failure to appear. Bonds were set at $5,000 and $5,000.

• Alvin D. Smith, possession of marijuana and failure to appear. Bonds were set at $5,000 and $5,000.

• Shelia J. Thompson, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $1,000.

• Bryan E. Tribbey, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age. Bond was set at $3,500.

• Jacqueline M. Whitener, theft of service and theft of service (Tarrant County warrant). Bonds were set at $1,500 and $1,500.

• Jarmon L. Williams, possession of marijuana and no insurance. Bonds were set at $750 and $320.

• Virginia R. Wolfe, child endangerment. Bond was set at $30,000.

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