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Fayetteville man charged with statutory rape of a child
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Fayetteville man charged with statutory rape of a child

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

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

Garner was given 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 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, victim advocates at the Phoenix Center work with detectives 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 transmitted electronically.

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