Belhaven Man Arrested for Statutory Rape and Drug Charges Involving Minors

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A Belhaven man was arrested and charged with multiple serious offenses related to sexual assault and drug distribution involving minors. Authorities took 23-year-old Gregvon Satterthwaite into custody following an investigation into alleged crimes occurring earlier this year.

According to the arrest warrants, Satterthwaite is accused of committing statutory rape against a child who was 15 years old or younger in March. Statutory rape laws make it illegal for adults to engage in sexual acts with minors below the age of consent.

In addition to the sexual assault charge, Satterthwaite faces allegations of providing marijuana to a 14-year-old child. The warrants indicate that he also encouraged the minor to sneak out of their home without parental permission.

The charges filed against him include statutory rape of a child, selling or delivering a controlled substance to a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. These offenses carry significant legal consequences under North Carolina law.

Satterthwaite was taken into custody by Belhaven police and is currently being held at the Beaufort County Jail. He is being held without bond pending further legal proceedings.

His first court appearance is scheduled for this morning. The case will be formally presented before a judge, and the outcome of the initial hearing will determine the next steps in the prosecution.

Law enforcement officials have not disclosed any additional details or information regarding the investigation or potential other victims. The privacy of the minors involved is being protected under the law.

This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and well-being of children in the community, particularly in relation to sexual exploitation and drug exposure. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in the investigation.