Former Youth Rehab Counselor Charged With Unlawful Sexual Assault

Montevilla Anderson

Former Youth Rehab Counselor Charged with Unlawful Sexual Assault of Ferris School Client

Location of Incident: Ferris School, Snowden Cottage, 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: March 17th, 2009, at approximately 4:30 a.m.

Suspect(s): Montevilla G. Anderson, 48, of Vandever Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: Shortly after 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, detectives from Troop 2 arrested Mr. Montevilla G. Anderson for allegedly grabbing the genitals of a 14-year-old client (a juvenile committed to this institution) of Ferris School.

In this case, which occurred on March 17th, the client was sleeping in his assigned room when Anderson entered his room and grabbed the victim’s genitals. This woke the victim, and upon being confronted, Anderson fled the room.

Mr. Anderson responded to Troop 2 today where he cooperated with investigators. He was subsequently charged with a single count of Unlawful Sexual Contact in the 1st degree (felony). A computer check also revealed he was wanted on five other active capiases. This subject was arraigned, issued a $2,500.00 unsecured bond and released from custody.

Mr. Anderson has strong ties to the community and has been involved in a variety of groups and clubs as an instructor and facilitator. Anyone who believes they too have been victimized by Mr. Anderson is asked to call Troop 2 detectives at 302.834-2630 ext. 224.