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Southport Man Charged with Second-Degree Sexual Offense

Timothy Reed Spell of Southport has been charged with a second-degree sexual offense, according to WWAY TV3.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ETWritten Aug 27, 2026, 2:37 p.m. ET
Timothy Reed Spell of Southport has been with a second-degree sexual offense, according to WWAY TV3. The charge follows an investigation by the Southport Police Department into a reported sexual assault. The government alleges that Spell committed the offense against a victim in a domestic relationship. As this is only a charge, Spell is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case remains undecided.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 27, 2026, 2:32 p.m. ET

    Southport Man Charged with Second-Degree Sexual Offense

    Timothy Reed Spell of Southport has been charged with a second-degree sexual offense, according to a report from WWAY TV3.

    The charge stems from an investigation by the Southport Police Department into a reported sexual assault. The government alleges that Spell committed the offense against a victim in a domestic relationship.

    As of the report, the case is at the charging stage, and no trial has occurred. Spell has not been tried, and the matter remains undecided. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  2. Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ETFirst report

    Southport Man Charged with Second-Degree Sexual Offense

    Timothy Reed Spell of Southport has been charged with a second-degree sexual offense, according to WWAYTV3. The charge stems from an investigation into a reported sexual assault conducted by the Southport Police Department.

    The government alleges that Spell committed the offense against a victim in a domestic relationship. The matter is only at the charging stage and has not been resolved; Spell has not been tried or convicted. Charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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