MITCHELL — A local man is facing several serious felony charges, including sexual misconduct with a minor and aggravated strangulation, following an investigation by the Mitchell Police Department into incidents occurring late last year and early 2026.
The investigation began in early February 2026, when Officer Cody Grogan conducted follow-up interviews regarding a prior case. During these interviews, a victim alleged a pattern of abuse involving Navy Taylor, 18, of Mitchell.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed on February 26, 2025, the victim reported that she and Taylor had been in a relationship for approximately a month and a half. The victim detailed an incident on December 29, 2025, where she claimed Taylor choked her until she lost consciousness.
The victim stated the assault occurred in a bathroom at a residence on Mill Creek Road after she asked Taylor not to use methamphetamine in her presence. She reported hitting the back of her neck on a bathtub after passing out. Family members, including a young child, were reportedly in the home at the time of the incident.
Based on the evidence gathered, including text messages sent by the victim on the day of the alleged strangulation, authorities have charged Taylor with several offenses including sexual misconduct with a minor/statutory rape, sexual misconduct with a minor/fondling, aggravated strangulation, resulting in loss of consciousness, and domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16.
During the police interviews, the victim also alleged that Taylor claimed to have a significant amount of marijuana stored in a safe and had previously made claims regarding a violent crime in Tennessee. These claims remain part of the broader investigative context.
Officer Grogan has officially requested an arrest warrant for Taylor following the filing of the affidavit. He was detained on March 6th.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based on the information provided in the probable cause affidavit and does not represent a final determination of guilt or innocence.
