The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for a man charged with a serious offense against a child. John Richardson, 39, stands accused of Injury to a Child, a felony that has garnered the attention of local authorities and struck a chord with the community.
A cash incentive has been issued in the hopes of hastening his capture. Offering a $5,000 reward, Kerr County Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public to come forth with any details that could lead to Richardson's arrest, as reported by FOX San Antonio. The suspect, known to be employed by a local paving company, calls a place home just south of Kerrville, his ties stretching to San Antonio and even to California.
Before fleeing, it's believed Richardson was residing just south of Kerrville. With the stakes high and a child's safety in the balance, authorities are leveraging every resource at their disposal. The Crime Stoppers plea underscores an urgency, a community on alert, as it tries to right a wrong allegedly committed by one of its own.
Not taking any chance in their search, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with information about Richardson's whereabouts to not hesitate and contact them immediately. Public assistance is crucial and can be given anonymously either by calling Kerr County Crime Stoppers at (830) 896 - 8477 or by submitting a tip online, FOX San Antonio detailed in its coverage on the manhunt.
