
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Statesville man was arrested on 49 sex offense charges.
Ted Melton was originally arrested on child pornography charges on June19th. Police say several people came forward after his arrest which led to additional charges of rape, sex offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.
Melton is currently in an Iredell County jail with a $1.9 million bond. This is an ongoing investigation.