Arrest – Charles A. Mason

Detectives with the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department investigated alleged assaults on juveniles between 2014 and 2021. During the investigation, it was alleged Charles A. Mason, age 37, of Doolittle, Missouri was responsible for these assaults.

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Mason was arrested based on the allegations against him. On Friday, July 29, 2022, warrants were issued for Charles A. Mason, charging him with:

Count 1 – Child Molestation 1st Degree

Count 2 – Child Molestation 1st Degree

Count 3 – Child Molestation 1st Degree

Count 4 – Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child

Count 5 – Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child

Count 6 – Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child

Mason remains incarcerated at the Phelps County Jail with NO BOND.

As this investigation continues, anyone with information is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (573) 426-3860 or the anonymous tip line at (573) 426-2936.

The charges for which Mason has been arrested are merely accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.