BANGOR, Maine — A 42-year-old Old Orchard Beach man was arrested on Monday in connection with the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, Old Orchard police said Wednesday in a news release.
Kent Nguyen, who was charged with gross sexual assault, since has been released on bail. Release conditions include that he have no contact with children under the age of 16, according to Detective Sgt. David Hemingway.
Hemingway said that police were called shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to investigate a report of a sexual assault. The assault reportedly occurred earlier that evening.
The suspect was identified as Nguyen, and he was found the next day and arrested, Hemingway said.
Hemingway said the incident remains under investigation.
To reach a sexual assault advocate, call the Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line at 800-871-7741, TTY 888-458-5599. This free and confidential 24-hour service is accessible from anywhere in Maine. Calls are automatically routed to the closest sexual violence service provider.