Graham Man Charged with Raping Girl

Staff Writer

May 15, 2009





Authorities charged a Graham man Thursday with raping a girl under the age of 16 after the Alamance County Department of Social Services reported the crime.

Detectives with the juvenile investigative unit of the Alamance County Sheriff's Office arrested Marco Antonio Lopez, 34, of 751 Kernodle Ln., and charged him with first-degree rape. Investigators said the alleged victim is a Hispanic female under the age of 16 who has been victimized for over a year.

Investigators also searched Lopez' home and seized computer, phones, documents and "sexual aides," the sheriff's office said.

Lopez was jailed under a $100,000 bond, and authorities said they anticipate additional charges soon.

The suspect has also been referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for review.

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