Vernon Bob Hintz, 54, Randall, was charged Tuesday with four felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving minors under age 16 with whom he had a significant relationship.
According to the criminal complaint, on Dec. 11, a victim under age 16 reported being sexually abused by Hintz, with whom the victim had a significant relationship.
Law enforcement took a statement from the victim, who alleged that Hintz had sexually abused the victim about 10 times when the victim was 6 years old. Hintz also allegedly sexually assaulted the victim a couple of times in the week prior to the victim reporting the abuse.
In a statement to police, Hintz allegedly admitted to having sexual contact with a number of children under age 16, all of whom he had a significant relationship with.
Hintz allegedly admitted to sexual contact with four individuals, including the victim who reported the abuse.
Hintz allegedly admitted to sexual abuse of one victim that happened approximately 20 different times.
Hintz also allegedly admitted to multiple other incidents of sexual contact with the other minors.
Statements given by the victims confirmed Hintz’ account of the abuse.
If convicted, Hintz faces up to 25 years imprisonment and/or $35,000 in fines for each felony.