Raymond Elvin King III - Child Molestation Charges

A New Castle man has been accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 8.

Raymond Elvin King III, 33, 902 Vine St., is charged with child molesting, a Class C felony carrying a standard four-year prison term.

According to police reports, King allegedly used candy bars to bribe the child into participating in sexual acts that took place between last Aug. 20 and Oct. 31,
Police reports indicate the New Castle man denied the allegations when questioned by investigators last November.

King was released from the Henry County jail after posting a $10,000. An initial hearing is set for Tuesday in Henry Circuit Court.