Cleveland Division of Police via WJW
Drake Bell was arrested yesterday and charged with disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and attempted endangering children.
According to WJW, the supposed incident is said to have happened in December 2017 at one of his shows in Cleveland with a then 15-year-old girl. “While there, Bell violated his duty of care and, in doing so, created a risk of harm to the victim,” spokesman Tyler Sinclair in an emailed statement to Clevaland.com.
The Canadian girl is said to have gone to Canadian police about the incident, and they referred her case to Cleveland to do an investigation.
Bell allegedly sent the girl inappropriate messages on social media the months leading up to the concert.
Not much more is known at this time, but Bell’s lawyer said all will be revealed at his upcoming court date. The former child star will go in front of the judge on June 23rd, where he is expected to enter a plea of no contest or guilty to the bill of information.
The actor is out on a $2,500 bond and is not allowed to have contact with the accuser.
