WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) — Twin brothers Donald and Ronald Hawkins, both 67, were arrested in Florida on January 14, facing charges of sexual abuse involving children over the course of several years.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after receiving reports of the brothers’ abuse of victims. Upon interviewing the victims and reviewing the evidence, arrest warrants were issued for the Hawkins brothers.
Donald Hawkins was arrested in Washington County on charges of sexual assault on a victim under the age of 12. Ronald Hawkins, residing in Brevard County, was arrested there and is awaiting extradition to Washington County, where he will face charges of lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim under the age of 12.
Police have not provided specific details regarding the nature of the alleged abuse.