Statutory Rape Charged

Deputies have arrested a Clarkton area man for allegedly raping a child in August.

Christopher Bryson Hickman, 42, of 1140 Tart Rd., Clarkton, was charged with statutory rape by an adult and statutory sex offense with a child. His bond was set at $200,000.

The sheriff’s office reported that the alleged incident occurred in August. The victim is between seven and twelve years of age.

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