A registered sex offender, Samuel B. Duncan, is in custody after detectives with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested and booked him on 2 counts of sexual conduct with minor, probation violation, possession weapon by prohibit person and resisting arrest.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, detectives received a report on April 3, 2019, from the Arizona Department of Child Safety indicating that Duncan had molested a female child while living with his girlfriend.
Detectives immediately started an investigation and were able to determine that Duncan had previously failed to register as a sex offender and had violated his probation. Detectives were not initially able to locate Duncan for an interview or an arrest for his warrants.
It was also reported that Duncan had sexual contact with the 16-year-old victim multiple times resulting in her pregnancy. DNA tests proved that Duncan was the father of that child. Detectives also found out that the victim’s 14-year-old sister, who is currently pregnant, had also been molested by Duncan. A DNA analysis is still pending to determine if Duncan is the father of the unborn child.
“Every predator we get off the streets not only puts an end to their abuse but also prevents having future victims” said Sheriff Paul Penzone. “we must continue to ensure the safety of our future generations.”
Duncan’s girlfriend, the mother of both victims, had been allowing Duncan to come into her home and have unsupervised contact with her children. All children living in the residence have been removed from the mother’s custody and have been placed on foster care by DCS.