Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Correctional Officer Andrew Ravelo Accused of Sexual Assault

Andrew Ravelo, a former Correctional Officer at the Wyoming Women’s Center, has been charged with sexual assault in the second degree by infliction of sexual intrusion on a victim while he was a state employee at a penal institution and the victim was known by him to be a resident of such facility. If convicted of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, which is a felony, Ravelo faces a maximum penalty of not less than two nor more than twenty years imprisonment.

Ravelo has also been charged with taking contraband into a correctional facility. Between the dates of Dec. 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008 Ravelo did intentionally convey a compact disc or other items, possession of which are prohibited under certain circumstances by a person confined to a penal institution or correctional facility. If convicted of Taking Contraband into Penal Institution or Correctional Facility, a misdemeanor, Ravelo faces one year imprisonment and/or a $2,000 fine.

When contacted, Capt. Haltor of the Wyoming Women’s Center stated that Officer Ravelo was employed as a correctional officer at the Wyoming Women’s Center, but they are unable to make any comments at this time.

In addition to the above charges Ravelo is charged with Driving Under Suspension. If convicted of Driving Under Suspension, a misdemeanor, Ravelo faces a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and/or a $750 fine.

A $5,000 cash bond was posted and Ravelo is not to leave the State of Wyoming.

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