Hills man accused of sexual abuse involving preteen

Hunter
03/08/21

A Hills man has been arrested after allegedly performing a sex act on a preteen girl multiple times.

Police say the incidents occurred at the 565th Street Southeast residence of 37-year-old James Hammel sometime between June 1st and August 31st last year.

A warrant was issued by the courts last week, and Hammel was taken into custody early Monday. He faces two charges of 3rd degree sexual abuse, and could be sentenced to up to twenty years in prison if convicted.