Wake Man Found Guilty Of Child Sex Charges

A 76-year-old Wake man is found guilty of sex crimes involving minors. According to the Southside Sentinel A jury convicted Jimmy Elias Bristow on 20 counts after a 2-day trial. Prosecutors say Bristow committed the crimes between 1986 and 2016 and charges were brought in 2019 after one of the victims came forward. The jury recommended a jail sentence of 40 years plus a $30,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6.