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Stony Point Man Now Facing Additional Child-Sex Related Charges

July 23, 2025 By Richard C. Gilbert

Walter Stephen Johnson

An Alexander County man arrested and charged last week with 3-counts of indecent liberties with a child is facing additional felony charges.

On Monday, July 14th, Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 68-year-old Walter Stephen Johnson of Stony Point and charged him with 3-felony counts of indecent liberties with a child. He’s been held in custody since with bond set for $250,000. B86 reported the arrest on July 15th.

On Friday, July 18th, Johnson was charged with 5 additional counts of felony sex-offense with a child. Bond has been increased to $1.225 million and Johnson remains in custody.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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