Gnull-Thankywand additional qusnons cm i I Thank you and additional questions Erik Lawrenz cm at 3 is PM To Steven Thrasher i Mr Thrasher The St Charles Pollce Departmentwas made aware of the allegations indicated in this case on Mav 29th 2013, and the case was assigned on June 3rd, 2013. While we understand the sensitive nature of this case, and we are empatheticto the ofthe uictirns Involved, this case was thoroughly lnvesllgated as quicklyas possible, Due to the complex legalities of obtaining medical records and personal information, as well as attemptingto identifu potential cooperative the Evldence needed to present asolid case to the prosecutingattorney's office tooktime to Compile Without that information there was riot enough probable cause to arrest Johnson priorto October 10th, 2013arld ensure a solid case to prosecute, As in any investigation into criminal actiVity there is a careful balance to ensure the rights of the Victimlsl, the rights oi the accused, and Judicial processes are protected duflng the investigation Facts ofthe case cannot be released priortothe chargingdocurnentas itcould interfere With the integrityofthe investigation as well as Violate the rights of the victlm[sl and/or the accused Eflk Lawrenz Public information officer St, Charles Police Department gov gov