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Correctional Officer in Maryland arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child

PRINCESS ANNE, MD – The Maryland State Police is reporting that a Wicomico County man was arrested on Friday, October 1, 2021 for sexual abuse of a child.

The accused is identified as Jamie Predeoux, 50, of Fruitland, Maryland.

Jamie Predeoux is charged with:

  • Second degree assault
  • Sex offense in the second and third degree
  • Sex abuse of a minor
  • Sex abuse of a minor continuing course of conduct

Predeoux was transported to the Wicomico County Detention Center to be held without bond pending an initial court appearance.

On Monday, September 27, 2021, investigators with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division Eastern Region conducted an interview with a 25-year-old female in reference to the report of sexual child abuse.

The victim reported to investigators she had been sexually assaulted from ages 8 through 13 during a five year period from 2004 to 2009 in Somerset County.

Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Predeoux on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was located by members of the Maryland State Police Apprehension Team at his residence and was arrested without incident.

Predeoux is employed as a correctional officer at Eastern Correctional Institution.

Staff at Eastern Correctional Institution were made aware of the investigation and Predeoux’s arrest.

The investigation continues.

 

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