A 19-year-old Jacksonville man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Jacksonville Police Department, according to court documents.
On Wednesday April 1, Jacksonville Police Department officers received a report of a sexual assault involving juveniles.
Ashton Daveon Lamb was arrested Thursday, April 2, and is charged with two counts of felony statutory rape of a child, two counts of indecent liberties with a child and one count of first-degree statutory sex offense.
According to warrants, the alleged offenses occurred on or about Feb. 1 and March 29.
Court documents state the charges involve minors under the age of 16, including one alleged victim under the age of 13.
Lamb is currently being held at the Onslow County Jail without bond.
Records show he was scheduled to appear in court on April 2.
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