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Alba Man Charged With Felony for Advances Toward Underage Girl

Blakely Scott Mezzell, 36, of Alba, has been charged with a second-degree felony, a case that remains undecided.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 9:24 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ETWritten Aug 25, 2026, 10:24 a.m. ET
Blakely Scott Mezzell, 36, of Alba, has been with a second-degree felony, according to easttexasradio.com. The charge stems from allegations that Mezzell made sexual advances toward an underage girl. Mezzell has not been tried, and the case remains undecided. As with any charge, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, the charge carries a sentence of two to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and mandatory sex offender registration, easttexasradio.com reported.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 25, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET

    Alba Man Charged with Felony for Alleged Advances Toward Underage Girl

    Blakely Scott Mezzell, 36, of Alba, has been charged with a second-degree felony, according to easttexasradio.com. The charge stems from allegations that Mezzell made sexual advances toward an underage girl. The case is only at the charging stage and has not been resolved; the matter remains undecided. Mezzell is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

    If convicted, Mezzell faces a sentence of two to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and mandatory sex offender registration, as reported by easttexasradio.com. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

  2. Aug 25, 2026, 9:24 a.m. ETFirst report

    Alba Man Charged with Felony for Alleged Advances Toward Underage Girl

    Blakely Scott Mezzell, 36, of Alba, has been charged with a second-degree felony, according to East Texas Radio. The charge stems from allegations that Mezzell made sexual advances toward an underage girl, the outlet reported.

    If convicted, Mezzell faces two to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and mandatory sex offender registration, East Texas Radio reported. The case is at the charging stage, and no trial date has been set. As with all criminal charges, Mezzell is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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