Woman faces sexual battery charges in Monroe County

Woman faces sexual battery charges in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County deputies made a child sex crime arrest.

34-year-old Amber South was charged with two counts of sexual battery of a minor.

Although South is from Tremont, investigators said the alleged crime happened in Monroe County.

In a social media post, Sheriff Kevin Crook said the ongoing investigation started a couple of months ago.

She was arrested on May 21. Information about the case was released on June 9.

Her bond was set at $250,000.

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