Local man faces assault, rape charges

Jerry W. Decker

BENTON - A Sikeston man is in custody following a sexual assault investigation involving a young girl.

Jerry W. Decker, 34, is charged with 10 counts of forcible rape, 10 counts of statutory rape, and five counts of first degree child molestation.

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