March 18, 2019

WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of Ronald Reed Norris Junior, 51, of DeFuniak Springs after it’s discovered he sexually victimized two children under the age of 16.

An investigation was launched on March 14^th after the victim’s mother discovered a video in which Norris was seen entering the children’s bedroom. In the video, Norris squats down near one of the victim’s bed placing his hands under the covers. Later, Norris can be seen exposing himself to the other victim.

Medical examinations on one of the victims were consistent with sexual abuse.

Norris was subsequently arrested on March 15^th for lewd and lascivious molestation of a child less than 12 years of age and lewd and lascivious exhibition to a child less than 16 years of age. Norris’ bond was set at $50,000 and he is still incarcerated at the time of this release.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center for their assistance during this investigation.