Update on Aggravated Assault Case in Mesquite
1:52 p.m. April 30, 2025: This has been updated with details from an affidavit.
Introduction to the Case
Mesquite police say the department is seeking additional victims to come forward after four men were arrested in an aggravated assault case.
Police said the assault took place April 21 in the 2400 block of Bent Brook Drive. Four men — Larome Fisher, 34, Charles Turner, 19, Eric King, 21, and Cortez Bickham, 19 — have been arrested and face charges of aggravated sexual assault.
Details of the Assault
According to an arrest-warrant affidavit for the four men, a teenager came to the home on Bent Brook Drive after meeting someone earlier and agreeing to smoke marijuana. Upon arriving at the home, the girl told police she was held at gunpoint and told to perform sex acts on the person she met, as well as anyone else he told her to.
The girl told police she was forced at gunpoint to perform sex acts on five people and was also sexually assaulted while unconscious. She also told police she was provided alcohol and drugs and became so intoxicated she vomited and passed out.
Investigation and Arrests
Eventually, the girl was able to leave the house and contact a friend, who called the police, the affidavit said. The girl later identified the men to police through a photo lineup.
Mesquite police did not immediately respond to a question about the fifth person named in the arrest affidavit, who was only identified by their first name.
Call for Additional Victims to Come Forward
Mesquite police said in a news release investigators believe there could be more victims and are asking anyone who experienced or witnessed an assault to contact the department through email at specialcrimes@cityofmesquite.com or to call (972) 216-6701.
All four men were in the Dallas County jail on Wednesday on $250,000 bail. It was not clear if they have retained attorneys.
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Conclusion
The Mesquite police department is working to bring justice to the victims of this horrific crime. It’s essential for anyone who has experienced or witnessed an assault to come forward and contact the authorities. By doing so, they can help prevent further crimes and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the aggravated assault case in Mesquite?
A: A teenager was held at gunpoint and forced to perform sex acts on five people, including being sexually assaulted while unconscious. She was also provided alcohol and drugs, which caused her to become intoxicated and pass out.
Q: Who were the four men arrested in the case?
A: The four men arrested were Larome Fisher, 34, Charles Turner, 19, Eric King, 21, and Cortez Bickham, 19. They face charges of aggravated sexual assault.
Q: How can additional victims or witnesses contact the Mesquite police department?
A: Anyone who experienced or witnessed an assault can contact the Mesquite police department through email at specialcrimes@cityofmesquite.com or by calling (972) 216-6701.
Q: What is the current status of the four men arrested in the case?
A: The four men were in the Dallas County jail on Wednesday on $250,000 bail. It was not clear if they have retained attorneys.
