Hello everyone, this is Melanie, Dale's sister. I'm writing to address the many questions about Dale's current situation in Butte County, where he faces a potential 19-year sentence.****pictures below****

On October 31, 2024, Dale witnessed a 41-year-old man sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl outside a store. He intervened, and as a result, he was arrested. He now faces serious charges.

Dale's actions stemmed from his strong belief in protecting others, particularly women. As many of you know, he has a zero-tolerance stance against any form of disrespect or violence towards females. While he acknowledges he could have handled the situation differently, his core motivation was to stop a crime in progress.

• I fully support my brother. While I understand the legal complexities, I cannot fault him for acting in defense of a victim. My greatest concern would have been if he had witnessed the assault and done nothing. We are now navigating the legal system and appreciate your understanding and support
• Here is the victims statement made to the investigator and the text message the victim sent to her mom.***Victims names have been removed due to age****