Marshall Democrat-News: Local News: Local paramedic arrested, charged with child molestation in Lexington (Updated 10:40 a.m.)

Roland Mohler
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Roland Neil Mohler, 47, of Bates City, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, and along with his father and three brothers, charged with 14 felonies, including forcible sodomy and forcible rape with a child less than 12 years old and use of a child in a sexual performance, according to a news release from Missouri Highway Patrol.

Mohler was employed as a paramedic with Saline County Ambulance District #3 at the time of his arrest, and was arrested while on duty, according to sources at the ambulance district office.

News accounts differ on the number of charges and who has been charged with specific counts; unofficial online court records indicate Roland has been charged with one count of class C felony use of a child in a sexual performance.

Mohler has been placed on suspension and a report has been filed with the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in Jefferson City.

Ambulance District Supervisor Wade Kelling is out of town, due to the sudden death of his mother; Ambulance District Board Chairman Corbin Allred is filling in in Kelling's absence.

A press conference was scheduled for noon Wednesday at the county sheriff's office in Lexington. More information will follow as it becomes available.

Editor's note: Charges contained in reports provided by law enforcement officials are not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting charges must be presented before a jury, whose duty is to determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges.

Contact Kathy Fairchild at marshallhealth@socket.net

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-- Posted by Kathy Fairchild on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 5:46 PM

these people are very sick and i hope they get what the deserve which i cant say what should happen! my prayers go out to the victims!

-- Posted by amh on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 5:05 PM

Even if he is found innocent, he will be ruined because of the charges. Guilty until proven innocent!

-- Posted by Gumby on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 3:57 PM

I found more information online also, apparently the authorities are looking for possible bodies.

-- Posted by Scarpetta on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 3:49 PM

There is no guarantee this case will be tried in Lafayette County; a request for change of judge and/or venue would come as no surprise in a high-profile case like this one.

Judge Dennis A. Rolf is the presiding judge in Lafayette County, which, like Saline County, is part of Missouri's 15th Judicial Circuit.

-- Posted by Kathy Fairchild on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 3:40 PM

-- Posted by awake on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 3:01 PM

Other news reports are now saying there is bestiality charges against the family

-- Posted by moodyblue on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 1:38 PM

Are your sure...who is the judge in Lafayette County?

-- Posted by DAgates on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 12:54 PM

Thank goodNESS this will be tried in Lafayette County....then there will NOT be probation for this IF he is convicted!

-- Posted by Curiousintown on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 11:44 AM

I think I might be sick. What is the world coming to...

-- Posted by Scarpetta on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 10:27 AM