07-03-2025
Loxley man accused of sexually abusing 2 girls: BCSO
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Loxley man was arrested Wednesday and is accused of sexually abusing a child less than 12 years old.
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office officials said they received a report of child sex abuse involving a 9-year-old girl. Further investigation identified another victim, a 10-year-old girl, and a juvenile witness.
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Both victims told investigators the abuse occurred over the last two years.
Richard Larry Teal, 55, of Loxley, was identified as the suspect.
BCSO investigators interviewed Teal on Wednesday, and he was arrested and accused of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. He was then taken to the Robertsdale Jail. He was booked into the Baldwin County Jail Thursday morning.
Although Teal has the same name as Loxley Mayor Richard Teal, we want to make clear that this is not the same person.
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According to the sheriff's office, additional charges and counts are pending presentation to the Baldwin County Grand Jury.
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