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Gilbert police continue hunt for man who skipped out on verdict

The Gilbert Police Department is searching for a man convicted of sex offenses involving children after he failed to appear for the verdict. 

Paul Kimball Nelson was convicted Nov. 15 on the charges stemming from a 2021 Gilbert police investigation. The judge, Mark Brain, issued a warrant for Nelson’s arrest after he failed to appear. 

Nelson is believed to be possibly armed and suicidal, according to police. He may or may not have hair. 

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Gilbert police continue hunt for man who skipped out on verdict

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The Gilbert Police Department is searching for a man convicted of sex offenses involving children after he failed to appear for the verdict. 

Paul Kimball Nelson was convicted Nov. 15 on the charges stemming from a 2021 Gilbert police investigation. The judge, Mark Brain, issued a warrant for Nelson’s arrest after he failed to appear. 

Nelson is believed to be possibly armed and suicidal, according to police. He may or may not have hair. 

Nelson may be traveling in a gray 2010 Honda Accord with license plate BEE9946 or a white 2003 Nissan Xterra with plate ATX4498, though police said the plates may be switched or changed. 

Nelson was convicted by jury on two counts of molestation of a child and one count each of sexual abuse, indecent exposure and sexual conduct with a minor, according to Maricopa County Superior Court records.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500. 

Paul Kimball Nelson, Mark Brain, Gilbert Police Department

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