Tactical Creations' Owner arrested for Sexual Assault

In a post on Tactical Creations' Facebook page, an announcement was made that read as follows:

" ****STORE ANNOUNCEMENT****

Starting today the store will be run and managed by Trent. We appreciate all of our customers and their support during this time."

The owner of Tactical Creations, Robert "Bob" Wayne DuCharme, 59 of Vinton, has been accused of sexual abuse of children.

According to court records, a warrant was issued on March 6, 2024, for his arrest with a bond set at $75,000.

Eight Criminal Complaints were filed against Ducharme on March 5, 2024:

Five Criminal Complaints for Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree, which is a Class B Felony. Four charges are from 2017 and one from 2023.

One charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Class B Felony, with an offense date of 2017.

Two Criminal Complaints of Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, were also filed. One case is from 2017 and one in 2022.

According to court records, a bond was posted on March 7, 2024, and DuCharme was released with a promise to appear in court on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

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jw March 8, 2024, 8:13 am I would like to know why this went on since 2017. Is Benton County that lax with investigations?

Editor's note: It's probably a case of no one knowing about it until now...

GM March 8, 2024, 12:59 pm The other question is why was he allowed to post bond? I think the charges are being filed for those time periods. If these charges are true I would hope people in Vinton take action and do not shop in his establishment. People like this ruin childrens lives forever.

VT March 8, 2024, 2:32 pm This guy is always posting things about how criminals ruin this town, laughing when he saw a teenager tackled by an officer. But then he was doing this the whole time? This dude acts like hes better than everyone and turned out to be one of the worst. Sorry dude these charges are far more twisted and evil than drug charges

MK March 8, 2024, 3:07 pm Wow just unreal to think about people with that kind criminal charge should not ever be able to step foot in the community or any community again they need stricter and more harsh punishments not release them. Our courts let sex offenders walk the streets as long as they pay bail. HELP STOP THIS PLEASE

RR March 8, 2024, 6:45 pm We need to remember that he has been "accused" and arrested. While the charges are horrible and disgusting, whether he is guilty or not is up to the courts to decide. And his punishment will fit the crime.

JS March 9, 2024, 12:37 am I'm not sticking up for the guy but everyone deserves a trial. Innocent until proven guilty. If he's innocent time will tell.
But if he goes the easy route with a plea and not fight for his freedom, then I'm sorry. But a pedo is a pedo no excuses. If someone is accused of it it looks bad when you make a plea deal. Rather see a person fight for their freedom not just plea it out. That's the easy way. But then again public opinion will get you every time.

RH March 9, 2024, 7:34 am Innocent, until proven, guilty.

TP March 14, 2024, 2:49 pm So, what happened at the Wednesday arrangement?

Editor’s note: The initial appearance is just to begin planning details for the hearing. So not much worth reporting at this stage.

JL March 14, 2024, 5:28 pm This absolutely sickens me to the core I actually purchased a firearm from this person in his store I had no idea what kind of person he was and then I hear this it's sickness to my gut if he is found guilty I hope he spends time in prison for his crime we don't need pedophiles running our streets.

JD March 20, 2024, 8:42 am Editor's Note: J.D. I am deleting your comment for various reasons...email me if you'd like to discuss. vintontoday@hotmail.com

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