John Chappelle, a 38-year-old construction worker from 13th Street Foulis, was arrested on July 13, 2025, by a rank from the Cove and John Police Station. He was charged on July 16, 2025, with the offense of sexual activity with a child family member, in violation of Section 16(3)(b)(i) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.
Chappelle appeared before Magistrate Orinthia Schmidt at the Cove and John Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1 million (one million dollars). This case highlights the legal system’s commitment to addressing and penalizing sexual offenses.
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