From The Tribune staff reports
MULGA — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man charged with two counts of rape first degree and three counts of sex abuse of a child under the age of 12.
Bobby Joe Glass, Jr., 47, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.
Deputies say Glass tried to run from them when they went to a house in the 1400 block of Little River Trail to arrest him.
“When deputies reached the residence, Glass was outside in his vehicle,” Sgt. Joni Money said in a press release. “He attempted to drive away from the residence when he saw deputies arrive.”
Money said Glass crashed on Highway 269, exited the vehicle and tried to flee on foot. Deputies captured Glass and took him into custody.
Glass is now facing additional charges of attempting to elude, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest.
He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling $111,000.
Glass is considered innocent until proven guilty.
