Washington County, Florida – Sheriff Kevin Crews with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of twin brothers who are now facing felony charges following allegations of sexual abuse.

Sheriff Crews said WCSO began an investigation following reports alleging that Donald Ray Hawkins and Ronald Gene Hawkins had sexually abused the victims on numerous occasions over a period of several years.

Arrest warrants were ultimately issued for the brothers. 67-year-old Donald Hawkins was arrested and is facing charges of Sexual Assault on a Victim Under the age of 12.

67-year-old Ronald Hawkins, of Merritt Island, was arrested and is awaiting extradition to Washington County. He will face charges of Lewd and Lascivious Behavior on a Victim Less than 12 Years Old.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WCSO at 850-638-6111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 850-638-8477.