Fayetteville man accused of raping a child

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

On Friday, FPD said James Garner, 20, 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 remains in custody at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding a case of sexual assault 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 are or have been a victim of sexual abuse, victim advocates at the Phoenix Center work with investigators to ensure victims receive appropriate care and access to resources. The Phoenix Center can be reached at (910) 485-7273.

Crimestoppers information may also be submitted electronically.

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