Hampstead man facing more child sex charges, bond over $1.6 million

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —  A 69-year-old Hampstead man faces more child sex assault charges.

Haywood Elwood Garner was charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child today.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office says the sexual assault happened between 2001 and 2002, when the female victim was 7 years old at the time.

Garner remains in the Pender County Jail with an additional bond amount of $50,000.00 for today’s charge. His total bond is $1,625,000.00.

The Sheriff’s Office says so far there are four different victims, they are currently searching for others.

Garner was first arrested in October for numerous child sex crimes charges. Since then, other victims have come forward.

If you have any information, contact the Pender County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 259-1515.