(Salem) A man from Salem has been charged in Dent County with three sexual abuse crimes.

Reports say 40-year-old Scott E. Mayberry was arrested after an investigation began December 9th after a victim report sexual abuse allegations against Mayberry.

The victim told police that inappropriate touching from Mayberry took place as recently as December 4th and dating back to two years ago.

The victim was just 15 when the alleged abuse began.

Mayberry is charged with 2nd degree statutory sodomy, 4th degree child molestation with a child less than 17 and 1st degree sexual misconduct second offense.

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