**Breaking News** Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Sex Offense

On Friday, Deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scott Anthony Mecimore, age 30 of Taylorsville. Mecimore was charged with one count of Felony Statutory Sex Offense and one count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. He was placed under a $50,000 secured bond in the Alexander County Detention Center.

Mecimore was scheduled for a first appearance on Monday in Alexander County District Court.

According to a news release, the charges stem from an ongoing investigation by Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Detectives. More charges are pending in other locations according to the release.