A Mooresville woman is facing multiple felony charges after Iredell County deputies launched an investigation into an alleged child sexual assault first reported in February, according to the sheriff's office. The woman was taken into custody in March and is being held on a $75,000 bond as the case works its way through the county courts. Investigators say the case remains active while they continue collecting evidence and coordinating with prosecutors.
According to WCNC, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 46-year-old Jonnie Ezara Wysong and charged her with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a child. Deputies said they received a report of a child sexual assault on Feb. 17 and later arrested Wysong earlier this month. Local outlets have reported that a judge set her bond at $75,000. The sheriff's office publicly announced the charges as part of an ongoing investigation and said it is working with the district attorney's office on how the case will proceed.
Booking Records Point to March Arrest
Online booking records list a March 11 booking for Jonnie Wysong, and her booking photo has been shared across local sites as the case draws extra attention. Independent booking aggregators show an entry for Wysong that matches the timeline reported by local media. The booking appears on county booking lists and public mugshot pages such as Iredell County Mugshots.
Legal Path Ahead and Possible Penalties
Under North Carolina law, taking indecent liberties with a child is a felony offense. The statute classifies it as a Class F felony, which can carry significant prison time if a defendant is convicted, as outlined by the North Carolina General Assembly. The case will move through the Iredell County court system, where prosecutors will decide on formal filings and a judge will schedule hearings and review any release conditions. Wysong, like any defendant, is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Authorities have asked anyone with relevant information to contact local law enforcement.
Recent History of Similar Cases in Iredell County
Iredell County has seen several high-profile child sex crime investigations in recent years, with local coverage documenting prior arrests and prosecutions in similar cases (WBTV). Community advocates and deputies say that reports involving minors are treated as a top priority while detectives work to secure evidence and bring charges where warranted. For contact information or to share tips with investigators, residents can visit the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
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