Fayetteville man charged with statutory rape of child – ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WTVD) — Fayetteville police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

FPD announced Friday that 20-year-old James Garner was arrested on Oct. 25. He is accused of statutory rape of a child by an adult.

Garner was given a $1 million bond, which was later modified to $75,000.

He remains in custody at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding a sexual assault case is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at (910) 433-1851 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). If you have been or are a victim of sexual assault, Phoenix Center Victim Advocates work with detectives to ensure that victims receive appropriate care and access to resources. The Phoenix Center can be reached at (910) 485-7273.

Forensic information can also be submitted electronically.

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