A Columbus man is accused of statutory rape after allegedly having sex with a minor younger than 14.
Tommie Lee Lewis III, 18, of 59 Tentico Dr., turned himself in to Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday following a months-long investigation. He was released from Lowndes County Adult Detention Center the next day after posting $25,000 bond.
Someone reported the incident in June to Child Protective Services, said LCSO Capt. Ryan Rickert. Then the sheriff’s department began investigating.
Rickert said the alleged incident took place at a third-party residence. He did not release any further details.
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