Man, 25, accused in sex abuse of boy

A Pope County man is accused of raping a 6-year-old boy on several occasions last year, according to court documents filed Oct. 7.

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Jonathan Johnson, 25, of Hector faces charges of rape, a Class Y felony, and second-degree sexual assault, a Class B felony.

The Pope County sheriff's office and Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children division received a report of sexual assault involving a child Dec. 23, according to the affidavit filed in Pope County Circuit Court.

That report included the boy, now 7 years old, stating that Johnson had inappropriately touched him before pulling down his pants and raping him.

The boy also told authorities that Johnson had engaged in such conduct several times since the boy turned 6 and "since it had been cold outside," the report said.

According to court records, the reported sexual assaults occurred between Sept. 1, 2015, and Dec. 23, 2015.

During an interview with an investigator, Johnson denied abusing the child.

A Class Y felony carries a penalty of 20 to 40 years or life in prison. On the Class B felony charge, Johnson could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.

Metro on 10/23/2016

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