Custer County Man Faces Blaine County Sex Charges

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  • Joey Dale Pearson of Thomas has been booked into the Custer County Jail on Blaine County charges of rape, sodomy and molestation. Custer County Police Dept. | Watonga Republican
    Joey Dale Pearson of Thomas has been booked into the Custer County Jail on Blaine County charges of rape, sodomy and molestation. Custer County Police Dept. | Watonga Republican
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According to a report from the District Court of Blaine County, a Thomas man has been arrested and charged with three counts of rape, two counts of forcible sodomy and lewd molestation.

The reports show that Joey Dale Pearson, 29, had a sexual relationship with an underage victim that began in summer 2019. At the time, Pearson lived in the city limits of Canton. The probable cause affidavit shows Pearson and the victim had intercourse more than 10 times and oral sex as well. He made videos and took photos of the victim on his cell phone and the victim sent nude photos by social media or via text messages.

Pearson was booked into Custer County Jail July 2 and charged with first degree rape, victim under 14, second degree rape, victim under 16, first degree rape by instrument, two counts of forcible sodomy and lewd molestation. His cell phone has been taken for further forensic investigation. He remains in Custer County Jail as of press time in lieu of $200,000 bail.

Connie Burcham can be reached at Editor@WatongaRepublican.com