On 7/15/25 Corporal Stephen Williamson responded to a call for service regarding a sexual offense against a juvenile. Corporal Williamson identified the suspect as James Alan Hutchins (DOB 5/8/1983) of Cedar Key, a registered sexual offender in the State of Florida. The case was transferred to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.
On 7/16/25 Detectives Shelby Kilian and Ryan Sullivan were assigned to continue the investigation. They conducted numerous interviews and determined probable cause existed for Hutchins’ arrest.
On 7/25/25 Detective Shelby Kilian arrested Hutchins. He was charged with 3 sexual offenses. These include Lewd/Lascivious Behavior Victim 12 to 16, Lewd/Lascivious Behavior Victim 12yoa Or Older Younger Than 16 yoa and the Offender is 18 yoa Or Older, Sexual Battery Victim 16 or 17 yoa. Hutchins is being held in the Levy County Detention Center with no bond.
Due to the nature of this case, there is a possibility that more victims exist. The Levy County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information relevant to this case or has knowledge of other potential victims, to contact Detective Shelby Kilian at (352)486-5111 ext. 277.