STATESVILLE, N.C. — A 52-year-old Statesville man is facing over 300 charges for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, according to police.
The police department was notified Monday of a sex offense that happened between a stepdad and his stepdaughter sparking an investigation.
According to the Statesville Police Department, investigators learned that the sexual assaults occurred over a three-year period.
The Iredell County Department of Social Services contacted and assisted investigators with setting up an interview with the Dove House. Investigators also obtained a search warrant for the Wexford Way residence.
Police said after obtaining evidence at the residence, along with victim and witness statements, the suspect, identified as William Clark, was arrested at the scene. He was then taken before Magistrate Nethken and was given no bond due to being a danger to the public.
Clark was charged with 74 counts of first-degree statutory rape, 78 counts of incest, 78 counts of indecent liberties, 74 counts of sex act by substitute parent, and 76 counts of statutory sex offense with a child by adult, police said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
