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**Breaking News** Taylorsville Police Charge Man With Sexual Assault

June 9, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Roger Lee Dishmond

The Taylorsville Police Department has made an arrest involving sexual assault.

Following an investigation, Taylorsville Officers have charged 43-year-old Roger Lee Dishmond, E Main Ave., Taylorsville, with felony second-degree sexual assault. The arrest was made shortly after the noon hour on Tuesday, June 9th. Dishmond is being held without bond in the Alexander County Detention Center.

According to Taylorsville Police Chief Michael Millsaps, the investigation is ongoing. Chief Millsaps also thanked the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.

No other details have been confirmed.

Photo: Taylorsville Police Department

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