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Karate instructor charged with sex offense in Surry County
JournalNow Staff Jul 23, 2010 (…)
LOWGAP
A karate instructor from Lowgap was arrested last week and charged with a first-degree sex offense for an incident that allegedly took place 16 years ago.
The Mount Airy News reported that Anthony Brian Harrison, 40, of 1059 Carson Creek Road, Lowgap, was charged with felony first-degree sex offense with a child under the age of 13. He posted a $150,000 cash bond.
According to Sheriff Graham Atkinson, Harrison taught karate classes at the Lowgap Community Building for about 20 years and participated in the Best Friends program, a mentoring program, through Surry Friends of Youth. Atkinson said he believes it has been several years since Harrison has been a part of Surry Friends of Youth, but he thinks Harrison was still teaching karate at the time of the arrest.
The sheriff's office reports that two adults, who were allegedly former victims, came forward independently of one another to report abuse. One met Harrison years ago through the Best Friends program, another through karate classes. Atkinson said it appears the incidences of abuse took place over a 15-year period. One of the victims said he had seen Harrison in the company of young children recently.
"Seeing him with other young boys raised their concerns and prompted them to come forward," said Atkinson in a press release. "They reported the abuse started when they were about 11 and continued until they were grown."
One of the men recalled specific details and the date of an incident that happened 16 years ago, which led to the initial charge against Harrison.
"We recognize there is the potential for more victims to come forward after they learn of this arrest," Atkinson said.
The investigation is continuing.
Karate instructor charged with sex offense in Surry County
JournalNow Staff Jul 23, 2010 (…)
LOWGAP
A karate instructor from Lowgap was arrested last week and charged with a first-degree sex offense for an incident that allegedly took place 16 years ago.
The Mount Airy News reported that Anthony Brian Harrison, 40, of 1059 Carson Creek Road, Lowgap, was charged with felony first-degree sex offense with a child under the age of 13. He posted a $150,000 cash bond.
According to Sheriff Graham Atkinson, Harrison taught karate classes at the Lowgap Community Building for about 20 years and participated in the Best Friends program, a mentoring program, through Surry Friends of Youth. Atkinson said he believes it has been several years since Harrison has been a part of Surry Friends of Youth, but he thinks Harrison was still teaching karate at the time of the arrest.
The sheriff's office reports that two adults, who were allegedly former victims, came forward independently of one another to report abuse. One met Harrison years ago through the Best Friends program, another through karate classes. Atkinson said it appears the incidences of abuse took place over a 15-year period. One of the victims said he had seen Harrison in the company of young children recently.
"Seeing him with other young boys raised their concerns and prompted them to come forward," said Atkinson in a press release. "They reported the abuse started when they were about 11 and continued until they were grown."
One of the men recalled specific details and the date of an incident that happened 16 years ago, which led to the initial charge against Harrison.
"We recognize there is the potential for more victims to come forward after they learn of this arrest," Atkinson said.
The investigation is continuing.
http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/details.aspx?srn=026618S9&x=adf410db-f989-4e17-964f-3042de82792d
HARRISON,ANTHONY BRIAN
1059 CARSON CREEK RD
LOWGAP, NC 27024
SRN:026618S9
Race: W Sex: M
Height: 6' 00" Weight: 242 lbs.
Hair: BROWN
Eyes: BROWN
Birth Date: 06-27-1970
Registration Type: Regular
Minimum Registration Period: 10 YEARS
Offender Information
Alias Names:
HARRISON,ANTHONY
HARRISON,ANTHONY B
Scars, Marks, Tattoos:
POCKMARKS SCAR ON KNEE FROM MOTORCYCLE WRECK
Last Address Verified:
07-18-2017
Registration Status:
Registered
Registration Date:
01-16-2015
Violations:
None Reported
Conviction Information
Offense 1
Offense Date: 12-01-1995 County - State: SURRY - NC
Conviction Date: 09-17-2013 Release Date: 01-15-2015
Probation: None Confinement: 1Y8M
Statute: 14-202.1
Description: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR
Victim's Age: 11 Offender's Age: 25
Primary Name at time of Conviction: None Reported
Alias Name(s) at time of Conviction: None Reported
Primary Name at time of Sentencing: None Reported
Offense 2
Offense Date: 10-31-2000 County - State: SURRY - NC
Conviction Date: 09-17-2013 Release Date: 01-15-2015
Probation: 60M Confinement: 1Y8M
Statute: 14-202.1
Description: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR
Victim's Age: 11 Offender's Age: 30
Primary Name at time of Conviction: None Reported
Alias Name(s) at time of Conviction: None Reported
Primary Name at time of Sentencing: None Reported
Note
The information contained in the Registry and individual record has been provided by the registrant and/or entities other than the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The SBI and the sheriff’s office cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. If you have reasonable proof that any of the information contained in these records is inaccurate, please contact the sheriff’s office for the county listed (see NC Sheriffs’ Offices link).
HARRISON,ANTHONY BRIAN
1059 CARSON CREEK RD
LOWGAP, NC 27024
SRN:026618S9
Race: W Sex: M
Height: 6' 00" Weight: 242 lbs.
Hair: BROWN
Eyes: BROWN
Birth Date: 06-27-1970
Registration Type: Regular
Minimum Registration Period: 10 YEARS
Offender Information
Alias Names:
HARRISON,ANTHONY
HARRISON,ANTHONY B
Scars, Marks, Tattoos:
POCKMARKS SCAR ON KNEE FROM MOTORCYCLE WRECK
Last Address Verified:
07-18-2017
Registration Status:
Registered
Registration Date:
01-16-2015
Violations:
None Reported
Conviction Information
Offense 1
Offense Date: 12-01-1995 County - State: SURRY - NC
Conviction Date: 09-17-2013 Release Date: 01-15-2015
Probation: None Confinement: 1Y8M
Statute: 14-202.1
Description: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR
Victim's Age: 11 Offender's Age: 25
Primary Name at time of Conviction: None Reported
Alias Name(s) at time of Conviction: None Reported
Primary Name at time of Sentencing: None Reported
Offense 2
Offense Date: 10-31-2000 County - State: SURRY - NC
Conviction Date: 09-17-2013 Release Date: 01-15-2015
Probation: 60M Confinement: 1Y8M
Statute: 14-202.1
Description: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR
Victim's Age: 11 Offender's Age: 30
Primary Name at time of Conviction: None Reported
Alias Name(s) at time of Conviction: None Reported
Primary Name at time of Sentencing: None Reported
Note
The information contained in the Registry and individual record has been provided by the registrant and/or entities other than the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The SBI and the sheriff’s office cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. If you have reasonable proof that any of the information contained in these records is inaccurate, please contact the sheriff’s office for the county listed (see NC Sheriffs’ Offices link).