Raleigh man charged with multiple statutory sex offenses

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Raleigh man has been charged with multiple counts related to sexual offenses against a juvenile, the Wake County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Investigators received a report on Tuesday about a sexual assault that happened between July and December.

After looking into the case and consultation with the Wake County District Attorney's Office, 70-year-old Edward Sullivan was charged with three counts of statutory sexual offense with a child by an adult.

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Sullivan was arrested Wednesday and processed at the Wake County Detention Center.

No other details were immediately released.

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