Gillette man charged with sexual abuse of a minor

Kegan Vega of Gillette has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor after allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old during a camping trip.

According to a special agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation, the assault took place at Keyhole State Park on July 8, 2023 at around 2 a.m.

The agent was assigned to investigate the incident on February 1. An interview was conducted with the alleged victim, who was aged 15 at the time of the incident.

The victim alleged that they went on a two-night camping trip that included family members and friends, including 24-year-old Kegan Vega.

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