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Alexander County Man Already In Jail Charged With Statutory Rape

September 23, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Eric Michael Kuzma

A Bethlehem man already in custody for distribution of child pornography is now facing additional charges.

On Wednesday, 46-year-old Eric Michael Kuzma of Arbor Springs DR., Taylorsville, was charged with the following offenses.

Felony first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor
Felony Statutory rape of a child age 15 or younger (3 counts)

As reported on September 6th, Kuzma was arrested by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He has remained in custody since the arrest with the new charges being filed while the suspect was in jail.

Kuzma was convicted in 2000 for indecent liberties with a minor in Alexander County. He was given a suspended sentence.

With addition of the most recent charges, Kuzma is being held without bond pending an appearance before a judge.

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