Fort Pierce man jailed on child sexual battery charges spanning six years

Fort Pierce Police arrested James Ronald Owens, 58, of the 1600 block of Linwood Avenue on July 24 on charges of sexual battery on a child under 12, sexual battery on a victim ages 12 to 18, lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim under 12, and lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim ages 12 to 16. Owens remained in the St. Lucie