Graves County Sheriff Dewayne Redmon said the two men were arrested Tuesday night after an investigation into the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. Deputies responded to a call of theft of a cell phone and during that investigation, they were made aware of illegal sexual contact between the girl and 18-year-old Dynique T. Powell and 18-year-old Zachary Suiter, both of Mayfield.
Both men were apprehended and lodged in the Graves County Jail. Suiter faces two counts of 1st degree sodomy, victim under 12 years old and three counts of 1st degree rape, victim under 12 years old. Powell is charged with three counts of 1st degree rape, victim under 12 years old, 1st degree sodomy, victim under 12 years old, unlawful transaction with a minor and possession of illegal controlled substance.
Investigators said more arrests and charges are possible.
