LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A 45-year-old Denver man was charged Friday with second-degree kidnapping in connection with a sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl, Lincoln County authorities said.
The victim said Timothy Sean Dishman, 45, of Campground Road, sexually assaulted her on Sept. 25.
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The alleged sexual assaults occurred in Catawba County, but Dishman took the victim from Lincoln County.
On Dec. 28, Dishman admitted to kidnapping the victim on Sept. 15 with the intent to commit sexual offenses.
He was taken into custody and charged with felony second-degree kidnapping.
He was placed under $50,000 secured bond.
The investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected.
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