Caldwell County man sentenced to 16 years for child sexual assault

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CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A Caldwell County man will spend at least 16 years in jail for sexually assaulting a child.

Keith Church was charged in February and March, accused of sexual exploitation and indecent liberties with a child, the sheriff said.

He took inappropriate pictures of children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, according to arrest warrants.

He will be required to register as a sex offender.

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