Staunton police seek sex crimes suspect

STAUNTON, VA -- The Staunton Police Department is seeking a suspect in connection with the aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy of a 7-year-old child, according to a press release issued today.

The suspect is Michael L. Mellon, 35. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, 180 pounds and wears a goatee and prescription glasses.

Anyone with information about Mellon is asked to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or call 9-1-1.