Man faces statutory rape charge in McDowell Co.

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by: WSPA Staff

Posted: Jul 6, 2020 / 10:50 AM EDT / Updated: Jul 6, 2020 / 10:50 AM EDT

Cristian Guardin – Courtesy of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

MCDOWELL COUNTY, NC (WSPA) – McDowell County Sheriff’s Office detectives said a man faces a rape charge.

According to sheriff’s office news release, detectives charged Cristian Guardian, 21, of Marion, with statutory rape.

Guardian is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.

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