Severna Park Man Faces Second Degree Rape, Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving 16 Year Old Girl
A 59 year old Severna Park man is facing multiple criminal allegations, including second degree rape and sexual abuse of a minor, following allegations involving a 16 year old girl, according to charging documents filed in the District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County. Court records identify the defendant as James Brooke Shoults, of Severna Park. Mr. Shoults, who remains innocent unless proven guilty, is charged with second degree rape without consent, two counts of second degree assault, fourth degree sexual offense involving sexual contact, second degree child abuse by a custodian, sexual abuse of a minor and contributing to the condition of a child. According to an application for statement of charges, the investigation began after the girl's mother contacted Maryland State Police on June 30 and reported that her daughter had disclosed being sexually assaulted. Investigators wrote that the girl participated in a recorded forensic interview on Jul...
