Ex-DeKalb officer Quevius Thornton admits to sex with minors

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Former Dekalb County Police Officer Quevius Thoton pleaded guilty Monday to various charges stemming from sexual relationships with underage girls.

Channel 2’s GA Daily News was at the DeKalb County Courthouse when Thoton pleaded guilty to child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, statutory rape, simple battery and marijuana possession.

Police said he had sex with two 15-year-old girls, one of whom he was mentoring. DeKalb County police said they received information about the acts in January and began investigating. According to indictments against him, Thoton engaged in illegal sex acts at two different DeKalb County elementary schools and at Shoal Creek Park.

Thoton tearfully apologized before his plea. A victim and her family cried as they ran out of court.

The judge scolded Thoton, calling his actions appalling. She told him instead of talking about himself, he should talk about the hurt he brought to the victims. She said he should write a letter to the police department apologizing for bringing disgrace to the force.

Thoton was sentenced to 25 years, with 15 years to serve.