Maple Hill man faces sex crime charge

Ronnie James Watkins
Ronnie James Watkins (Photo: Pender County Sheriff's Office)

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that a Maple Hill man has been arrested.

Ronnie James Watkins Jr. , 41, was arrested on Wednesday for one count of felony second degree forcible sexual offense and one misdemeanor count of assault on a female.

Watkins was given a secured bond of $100,000.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information regarding Watkins and any similar crimes.

If you have information, you can call Detective Sergeant Steve Clinard at (910) 259-1437.

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