Raleigh man charged with sexual assault of a minor

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Raleigh man is behind bars after being arrested in connection with sexual assault of a minor.



The Wake County Sheriff's Office arrested Leobardo Silverio-Chavez. He is charged with statutory sex offense with a child by an adult.



The alleged assaults have taken place during the past several years, the sheriff's office said.



The minor first reported the alleged assaults late last year.



Silverio-Chavez is being held at the Wake County Detention Center under a $1.5 million bond.



The investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.



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