Enfield, N.C. — A Halifax County foster parent faces sexual assault charges, authorities said Tuesday.
Alvin Thorne, 74, of Enfield, was charged with sexual assault in a parental role, second-degree rape and second-degree sexual offense. He was arrested Friday and has been released on a $75,000 bond.
Authorities didn't release any other details of the case.



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