A Clinton man has been charged with 16 felony offenses stemming from alleged sex crimes, according to information released by Sampson County Sheriff’s authorities on Monday.

Carmine Louis Colantuono, 58, of 1237 Merkle Road, Clinton, was charged with seven counts of statutory sex offense, second degree forcible rape, second degree sexual offense, crimes against nature and six counts of indecent liberties with a child.

On Oct. 26, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault involving a juvenile. Through investigation, according to sheriff’s officials, enough probable cause was established to charge Colantuono with the offenses.

Colantuono turned himself in Thursday, was served the warrants for his arrest and was placed in the Sampson County Detention Center under $500,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is set for this Friday, Nov. 18.

Authorities said no additional details would be released regarding the investigation, due to the involvement of a juvenile and the sensitive nature of the case.

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By Chris Berendt

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