Child sex crime charged

Man accused of fondling girl

Earl L. Herren, 44, Marion, is charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.

He is accused of pressuring a girl to take her shirt and bra off, then touching her inappropriately.

Herren was released from custody after posting a $1,500 cash bond with the condition that he have no contact with the girl and no contact with anyone under the age of 18.

Herren faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted of sexual assault of a child.