Yulee scout leader accused of touching teen in sexual manner

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Yulee scout leader accused of touching a teenager in an unwanted and sexual manner multiple times.Brandon Wayne Meredith, 44, was arrested and charged Oct. 16 with one count of Lewd or Lascivious Battery and one count of Battery.Detectives went to the victim’s home on Oct. 16 where they told police that Meredith touched them on multiple occasions.He was booked into the Nassau County Jail that same day on $65,000 bond.“We take allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors extremely seriously. We encourage anyone who believes they may have been victimized to come forward so our detectives can investigate and ensure those concerns are addressed,” Sheriff Bill Leeper said.Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Meredith is asked to contact Detective Chloey Reifschneider at [email protected].