Juneau man arrested after indictment for sexual abuse of a minor

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has arrested a man in connection with an outstanding warrant for sexual abuse of a minor.

According to JPD, 19-year-old Douglas Worthington was taken into custody Thursday at about 4:45 p.m. on an outstanding warrant.

In an indictment released on May 12, Worthington is accused of having sexual contact with a minor who was between 13 and 15 years old, and at least four years younger than Worthington.

Bail was set at $10,000 in the case by Judge Amy Mead.

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