SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - A Southaven man is back behind bars and accused of more egregious sex crimes less than a month after he was arrested and charged with possessing child porn.

Southaven police rearrested John W. Pummill, 59, on Wednesday for charges of rape, statutory rape, and statutory rape of a child younger than 14 years. No bond information is available at this time.

“The recent arrest of John W. Pummill should serve as a reminder to citizens that the Southaven Police Department will stand with victims to ensure those who wish to do them harm will face justice,” the department said in a statement posted to Facebook. “The Southaven Police Special Victims Unit encourages victims of sexual assault to use their voice and be heard. Reporting a crime may prevent others from being

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