Bladenboro man arrested on child sex charges

Hechler
Photo: Bladen Co. Sheriff's Office

BLADENBORO, NC (WWAY) — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for alleged child sex crimes.

According to the sheriff’s office, on October 21st, they received a report from a parent who had recently found suspicious information on their child’s phone about an ongoing relationship with an adult.

After a forensic interview conducted by a local child advocacy center, the sheriff’s office arrested Corey Oobert Hechler, 28.

He’s charged with Felony Statutory Rape of a Child and additional charges are expected.

He was given a $250,000 secured bond.

 

 

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