One man is charged with Statutory Rape of a Child less than 15 years of age.  On June 22, 2022, the parents of a 14-year-old female went to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and filed a report regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving their daughter and Mr. Carlton.

Wayne County Detectives began an investigation and as a result, 19-year-old Gary Damon Carlton, III of Pikeville was arrested and placed in the Wayne County Jail under a $10,000 secured bond.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, “Due to the nature of this case, there will be no further information released concerning this case.”