Wilmington teen charged with sexual assault in Pender Co.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington teen is facing several sexual assault charges including attempted rape.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 17-year-old Tyler Koenig last week.

The alleged crimes involved one victim and took place between September and January.

Koenig is in jail under an $850,000 bond.