Fayette County

“We had sex”; Lexington man arrested for alleged rape of child under 12

Justin Elam
Justin Elam

Lexington police arrested a 36-year-old Lexington man on rape charges Saturday in connection with alleged sexual contact with a child under the age of 12.

Justin Elam was charged with first-degree rape just before 2 a.m. Saturday. According to the arrest citation, the victim told police: “We had sex and indicated (Elam) touches her in private areas.”

Elam is being held in the Fayette County Detention Center.

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