FORT PIERCE, Fla. —
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A man was arrested on allegations of child abuse.
The Fort Pierce Police Department announced that Nelson M. Clark, 39, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 19, and is facing a charge of lewd or lascivious offense of a victim under the age of 18.
According to a Fort Pierce Police Department statement, on Monday at 8:34 a.m., its officers responded to a residence in the 3100 block of Avenue F regarding a reported child abuse incident.
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
Nelson Maynard Clark
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Its investigation led to the arrest of Clark on lewd or lascivious charge.
Clark remains in the St. Lucie County jail on $50,000 bail.
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Prior to his arrest, Clark was out of jail on bond following an arrest last month for possession of cocaine.