Onslow County man charged with 58 sex crimes including rape and incest

JACKSONVILLE, NC (WWAY) — After a three week investigation into the sexual assault of several children, authorities arrested a Jacksonville man.

Bruce Edward Green faces many charges including rape, incest, child abuse and indecent liberties with a child. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation began when one of the alleged victims came forward. Then, investigators said they discovered there were many more.

The 53-year-old is being held under a $5.4 million bond at the Onslow County Detention Center.

Green’s first court appearance will be Friday in Onslow County District Court.

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office say the charges include:

Second Degree Forcible Sexual Offense (X15)
Second Degree Rape (X14)
Incest (X14)
Statutory Rape of a Person under 15 years of age by a Defendant at least 6 years older than the victim (X8)
Indecent Liberties with a Child (X4)
Felony Child Abuse (X3)