Fayetteville man arrested in connection to child rape

Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence

FAYETTEVILLE -- Michael Lawrence, 47, was arrested Tuesday in connection with rape and first-degree sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl.

The mother of the girl told police she allowed Lawrence to stay at their apartment because he was homeless, according to a preliminary report. She said her daughter told her Lawrence touched her. The girl was interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center.

Lawrence denied the allegations.

He was being held Wednesday at the Washington County Detention Center with no bond set.

NW News on 08/17/2017

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