A 17-year-old boy has been charged with raping a nine-
year-old family friend at a state fair.
Jonathan Fleming was arrested at the Maryland State
Fairgrounds after the victim's father became concerned
when he saw the pair together.
An investigation by the Crimes Against Children Unit alleges
that Fleming has been sexually abusing the girl since she
was about 3 years old.
The girl reportedly told police that Fleming has forced her
several times a year to engage in sex acts at different
fairs in Maryland and elsewhere.
She claims he touched her inappropriately at the Cow
Palace before moving to a more secluded area, including a
trailer owned by the Fleming family.
Fleming allegedly forced her to perform various sex acts,
including intercourse.
The girl's father notified police after being warned by a
farmer who became concerned when he saw Fleming and
the girl at the Swine Barn, police said.
Fleming has been charged with 2nd degree rape, 2nd
degree sexual offense, perverted practice, fourth degree
sexual assault and second degree assault.
He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center
on $500,000 bond.
The investigation into the allegations of prior abuse
remains ongoing.
Police have said additional charges are possible.
Daily Mail
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