South Dakota man facing sexual abuse charge in Sioux City

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A man now faces a charge of third-degree sexual abuse in Northwest Iowa.

On June 6, at about 5 p.m., authorities say 24-year-old John Chambers, a transient from Brandon, SD, received the charge after he was taken into custody by law enforcement.

Court documents state Chambers was arrested for an incident that took place at a home in Sioux City.

Court documents point out that Chambers came to Sioux City to meet with a 15-year-old girl after they met on social media. Law enforcement says Chambers and the teenager were speaking via social media for about three weeks before deciding to meet up.

Authorities say Chambers traveled to the teen’s home, where he met the 15-year-old’s family.

Chambers was arrested several days later on Monday, June 15, and booked into the Woodbury County Jail on a $20,000 bond. After being arrested, authorities say Chambers admitted to having sexual relations with the teen.

A judge has scheduled a preliminary hearing for Chambers on Friday, June 26, at 9 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center.

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