Robert Earl Smith, a Weldon man wanted for sex offenses with minor girls turned himself in today, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
The 43-year-old man faces two counts of rape of a child under 13 and one count of indecent liberties with a child. He was jailed on $100,000 bond and has a November 17 court date.
Authorities earlier this week said Smith was dodging law enforcement after the sheriff’s office issued warrants for his arrest.
Detective Roy Rooks said earlier this week the offenses recently came to light when the victims reported them on August 17.
Detective O.L. Wiltsie said one victim was allegedly raped twice. He said Smith allegedly committed an inappropriate act with the second victim. Both victims in the case were underage females.
Wiltsie said he drew up the warrants on September 21 and law enforcement has been trying to locate Smith since the report was first received.
