What happened: A man is accused of assault and lewd or lascivious molestation involving two minors, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Background: PBSO says that Amonzo David Shelton, 33, is being charged in a chld-S3xual-abuse case investigated by the sheriff’s office, which began after two minors reported allegations against Shelton last December. One of the minors alleged to PBSO that Shelton entered her bedroom during the early-morning hours one day in July 2025, asked her inappropriate questions, showed explicit images, and touched her inappropriately.
The second minor involved also alleged that Shelton touched her inappropriately, this time in March of 2025. She also alleged that Shelton offered money or even a phone in exchange for S3xual activity.
Indian River homeowners face costly sewer mandate Notably, the affidavit mentions a previous 2023 Riviera Beach Police investigation involving Shelton being accused of another allegedly assault, but the case was no filed due to insufficient evidence. Shelton was taken into custody and charged with one count of assault on a VIC ages 12 to 17 and three counts of lewd or lascivious molestation involving a VIC ages 12 to 16.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
Any person identified in connection with an alleged offense is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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