Father convicted in toddler’s death
Posted: Apr 22, 2022 10:52 AM EST | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:58 AM EST
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Avion Sexton Sr has been convicted of 13 counts, including:
- Neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a level 1 felony,.
- Neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony,
- Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, a level 5 felony,
- Dealing in a narcotic drug at least 10 grams, a level 2 felony,
- Dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 2 felony,
- Possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony,
- Dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 4 felony,
- Possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony,
- Possession of a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony,
- Dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony,
- Neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony,
- Possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony,
- Possession of a controlled substance, a class a misdemeanor.
Sexton was found guilty following a four day trial.
Sexton will be sentenced May 18.
One-year-old Javion Sexton was killed on June 18, 2020 when his 4-year-old sibling accidentally discharged a firearm.
The shooting happened at a home in the 600 block of Leland Avenue.