(Michigan City, IN) - An accused violent sex offender from Michigan City is allegedly at it again.

 

Thurmon DeVault, 48, has been charged with sexual battery.

 

This past Friday, police said, he met a woman at a Walmart in Michigan City and claimed he needed a place to stay. The woman took him to her house, where a room was available. While they were at her house, he allegedly ripped off her shirt and began touching her before the woman started fighting back.  She broke free from his grasp and ran outside where she used her cell phone to call the police.

 

According to court records, DeVault is no stranger to the criminal justice system. He has a Rape charge from two years ago still on his record, and a Battery Against a Police Officer charge still undecided by the court.  His prior history also includes admitting to a Sexual Battery charge in the late 90’s. 

 

DeVault was out on a reduced bond during his latest arrest.