Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault

 Charles Ray Smith
Charles Ray Smith

BENTONVILLE -- A Level 3 sex offender admitted to sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl and received a 20-year prison sentence.

Charles Ray Smith, 31, of Winslow pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault on Monday. He was charged as a habitual offender.

Smith was arrested Sept. 16. He is registered as a Level 3 sex offender, according court documents.

The Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County interviewed the girl and she reported being inappropriately touched by Smith. Siloam Springs police investigated the case.

Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green accepted the plea agreement and the guilty plea.

Smith must abide by a suspended sentence agreement for 19 years after his release from prison and pay $1,650 in court costs.

NW News on 04/26/2017

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