Former child advocacy center worker arrested

Dothan, Al.

Authorities recently arrested a former employee at the Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center on a charge he sexually molested a juvenile girl.

Sgt. Donna Mackey, a spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department, said police arrested Chadwick “Chad” Christopher Wright, 34, of Dothan, on Tuesday, and charged him with felony first-degree sex abuse.

Court records indicate the offense allegedly occurred earlier this year on July Fourth. Records also indicate Wright was released from custody after he posted $15,000 bail.

If convicted of the class C felony crime of first-degree sex abuse Wright faces one to 10 years in prison.

Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska, who serves on the board of directors for the child advocacy center, said Wright recently resigned from his position at the center. He said Wright worked as a forensic evaluator who interviewed children.

“I still believe in the presumption of innocence until proven guilty,” Valeska said. “As a board member I have complete confidence and trust in our Child Advocacy Center. I think we got the best center in the country, and I have no concern about the protection and safety of the children at the center.”