KC foster parent accused of abusing teen boy

KC foster parent accused of abusing teen boy


David Melton

A south Kansas City foster parent was charged today with sexually assaulting a teenage boy in his care.

Jackson County prosecutors charged 49-year-old David Melton with two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy.

The 15-year-old boy told police that he was molested at Melton’s house in January. According to court documents, the boy was living in a residential care facility but spending time at Melton’s house because he was in the process of being adopted by Melton and a partner.

The boy did not initially report the incidents because he said he did not want to be returned to a residential care facility, according to court documents. Melton was questioned by police Wednesday and denied touching the boy inappropriately.



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