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    Drexel man held on no bond after child sex assault charges: Sheriff’s Office

    By Abby Mittower,

    9 days ago

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    BURKE COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A Drexel man is behind bars in connection with the sexual assault of a child, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.

    On July 6, detectives were alerted to the possible sexual abuse of a child. Felony warrants were issued for 57-year-old Michael Curtis Barnette, and he was arrested on Friday, July 12.

    Morganton man charged with indecent liberties involving minor: Sheriff

    Barnette is charged with indecent liberties with a child and statutory sex offense with a child by an adult. He is being held on no bond, awaiting a court date on Monday, July 15.

    Officials say the investigation is still ongoing.

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