NEW BERN, N.C. (WCTI) — A runaway case from Michigan was resolved in North Carolina on Tuesday and ended with the arrest of a 34-year-old man.
A young girl was reported missing from Michigan and the New Bern Police Department said they received a tip that the girl was in New Bern. Officers added that they responded to 412 Stoney Hill Trail Unit B and were able to locate the girl.
According to officials, during the investigation, it was determined that Jerome Farrow Jr., 34, drove to Michigan and brought the girl to New Bern.
Authorities said that Farrow was also located at the same address and was arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping and statutory rape of a person 15 years of age or younger.
He is scheduled to appear in Craven County District Court on May 29 for his first appearance. He was placed in the Craven County Jail with no bond.
The girl is being cared for by the North Carolina Department of Social Services.
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