Lincolnton Teen Charged With Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Child

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A Lincolnton teen has been charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult and indecent liberties with a child in connection to an incident that happened on May 28th, according to a news release.

Detectives say Kenneth Fredell, 18, inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl.  The incident reportedly happened at the victim’s home.

Fredell was placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $75,000 bond.  He is expected in court on Thursday.