Lake Charles, LA –
On February 19, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received a report in reference to indecent behavior with juveniles.
During the investigation, detectives learned Dawson C. Hassell, 25, Florida, sent an inappropriate sexually explicit video to multiple juveniles in Calcasieu Parish via social media. The victims ranged in age from 12 to 16 years old.
After further investigation, on July 15 detectives issued a warrant signed by Judge Tony Fazzio for Hassell’s arrest. With the assistance of Florida authorities, he was located on July 17 in Sarasota County and on July 29 he was extradited back to Calcasieu Parish. He was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with 6 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles. His bond is set at $350,000.
CPSO Special Victims Unit Detective Sonny Schiro is the lead investigator on this case.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.