RUSK, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested on Tuesday for sexual assault and robbery at gunpoint in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call involving an assault in progress on County Road 3308. The sheriff’s office identified two victims, one who had been sexually assaulted and another who was robbed at gunpoint.
Officials identified the suspect as Michael Deshon Thompson, who fled into the woods once deputies arrived. Once located, Thompson was taken into custody.
Cherokee County officials continued the investigation, executing numerous search warrants. The firearm and several other pieces of evidence were reportedly recovered from the search warrants.
Thompson was charged the following offenses:
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Robbery
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Thompson is currently being held in the Cherokee County Jail. His bond has been set at $150,000 for aggravated sexual assault, $150,000 for aggravated robbery and $20,000 for unlaw possession of a firearm by a felon.
