Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape Of A Child

 

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. – A Taylorsville man was arrested Friday, March 18th, and charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult, according to a news release.

Dustin Townsend, 20, was transported to Alexander County Detention Center and placed under a $250,000 secured bond after appearing in Alexander District Court Monday, March 21st.

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Dustin Townsend

These charges stem from an investigation that began in January 2022. No other details have been provided at this time.