Shipman
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim Press Release from Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:
Updated Friday : 5.31.24 9:20 PM
“ ‼️ 5/31/24 UPDATE:
Mr. Wooten has been taken into custody. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Albemarle County Police Department and the United States Marshals Service for their assistance in the apprehension of Mr. Wooten. We would also like to thank the general public and concerned citizens that provided information to our agency concerning Mr. Wooten’s location.”
“On May 30th, 2024 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Nelson County Animal Control and the Virginia State Police responded to the area of Hughes Lane in Shipman, Virginia to locate Mr. Nathan Wooten who is currently wanted out of Nelson County.
Mr. Wooten was observed at the residence but evaded law enforcement as they arrived. Other assets were requested from the Virginia State Police and the Albemarle County Police Department who arrived on scene to assist with the search but Mr. Wooten was not located.
Mr. Wooten is currently wanted for Aggravated Sexual Battery of a victim less than 13 years old (two counts), and Object Sexual Penetration of a victim less than 13 years old.
Anyone with information on Mr. Wooten’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION & CHARGES:
Nathan Ryan Wooten
7/28/2001 (22 Years Old)
White Male
Brown Hair/Blue eyes
5’10 – 160lbs
Charges: Aggravated Sexual Battery: Victim <13 Years old (x2); Sexual Object Penetration: Victim <13 Years old
We would like to thank Nelson County Animal Control, the Virginia State Police, the Albemarle County Police Department, and the Nelson County Department of Social Services for their assistance with today’s incident.”
