Rogers Man Accused Of Sexual Assault

ROGERS — A man was arrested Friday in connection with sexual assault involving a young girl.

Rogers police arrested Robert Allen Edwards, 71, in connection with sexual assault in the second degree, a Class B felony, which is punishable with a prison sentence ranging from five to 20 years.

The investigation began after a report claiming Edwards had inappropriate sexual and physical contact with an 11-year-old girl.

Edwards was being held Saturday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

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