April 8, 2022 – Youth Services detectives this afternoon charged Reuben Thornhill, 38, with aggravated sexual battery for grabbing the buttocks of an 11-year-old girl inside the Hermitage Kroger on March 12. The victim stepped away from Thornhill who, she said, then offered her money. Thornhill fled, but was subsequently identified.
During an interview with Detectives Chris Beery and Melissa Flores, Thornhill claimed that he accidentally bumped into the girl. Store security video clearly shows to the contrary.
A judicial commissioner set Thornhill’s bond at $75,000.
