Marine man charged with allegedly sexually abusing family member
A Marine man has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a female family member, according to Marine Police.
Ronny L. Wick, 44, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Police said he allegedly rubbed his body against the girl “for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal.” He was arrested by Marine Police Friday.
Police said the allegations against Wick took place in Maryville. He was arrested after a joint investigation between both Marine and Maryville police departments.
Wick’s bail was set at $75,000 and he is ordered to not harass, intimidate or interfere with the personal liberty of the victim and two other girls.
He was also ordered to stay away from the girls’ homes and to stay 500 feet from them at all times.
The Alton Telegraph reported Friday that Wick has a previous conviction for battery and that in Dec. 2017, his wife filed an order of protection, claiming the man had slapped a baby so hard “the blow left fingerprints.”
He also was accused of choking one of his children and placing a hand over her face.
“I am terrified for my children,” his wife said in a formal statement.
This story was originally published July 27, 2019 at 10:50 AM.