Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Alleged Sex Offender Arrested in Wheeling




There were also outstanding warrants for the man, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and failure to appear in court.

Wheeling -- An alleged Belmont County sex offender was arrested at his job site in Wheeling.

Police responded to Figaretti's Restaurant Saturday evening on a report that a fugitive was on site.


The manager took the employee to a back door, where he was taken into custody.


The man has been identified as 22-year-old Ricky Lee Lawson of Bridgeport, Ohio.


Outstanding warrants for Lawson include unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and failure to appear in court.


Lawson was taken to the Northern Regional Jail.


Ohio is expected to extradite this week.

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