McDowell County man charged with felony indecent liberties charge
by Kristy Kepley-Steward
Matthew Hughes is charged with one count of felony indecent liberties with a child. (Photo credit: McDowell County Sheriff's Office)
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) —
A Marion man has been arrested and charged after authorities say he engaged in sex crimes with a child.
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Matthew Hughes, 40, was taken into custody by investigators with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.
Hughes is charged with one count of felony indecent liberties with a child.
Authorities haven’t released much on the case, just saying their investigation showed Hughes had inappropriate sexual contact with an underaged female acquaintance.
Hughes' first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
Anyone with additional information can contact the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office at 828-652-2235.
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