Fayetteville man charged with statutory rape of a child

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Fayetteville police have arrested a man accused of a sex crime involving a minor.

On Friday, FPD announced that 20-year-old James Garner was arrested on October 25. He was charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult.

Garner was issued a $1 million bond, which was later changed to $75,000.

He is in custody at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding this 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 victims receive appropriate care and access to resources. You can call downtown Phoenix at (910) 485-7273.

Crimestoppers information may also be available submitted electronically.

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