LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Lincoln County authorities have charged a 52-year-old man after, they say, he sexually assaulted a female a relative earlier this week.
Daniel Ray Harris of Maiden is charged with Statutory Rape and Indecent Liberties with a Child.
The investigation began on April 23rd, 2019, when a Lincoln County Sheriff’s detective was alerted to the incident by a Department of Social Services worker.
The alleged incident, involving a 15-year-old female relative, occurred on April 22nd, 2019, at Harris’ residence. The victim was interviewed and disclosed the assault on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019, at the Lincoln County Child Advocacy Center.
Detectives say the case is still under investigation.