A Gassville man, 33-year-old Michael James Byrd, has been charged with first degree sexual assault and sexual indecency with a child, allegedly involving the 12-year-old daughter of his former girlfriend.
According to the arrest affidavit, the victim’s mother told law enforcement the alleged offenses occurred while she was dating and living with Byrd. Their relationship lasted approximately three years, and the offenses reportedly occurred during the last year they were together.
Byrd’s bond was set at $50,000. He was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Wednesday morning and released just over 20 minutes later.
He is set to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court in September.
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