Burke County Man Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Minor

DREXEL, N.C. – A 57-year-old man was taken into custody Friday following an investigation into the sexual assault on a child in Burke County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The investigation, which began on July 6th, resulted in two felony warrants being issued for Michael Curtis Barnette. He was arrested without incident Friday. 

Barnette has been charged with indecent liberties with a minor and statutory sex offense by an adult.

He did not receive a bond amount and has a scheduled court date for Monday, July 15th.