MOORESVILLE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the charges.
A man is accused of having sex with a teenage girl who police said was his neighbor.
The Mooresville Police Department said the girl's parents spoke with officers on Tuesday. They said they had learned an adult neighbor, 27-year-old Erick Mauricio Guevara, may have done something inappropriate with her.
A detective interviewed Guevara, who police said admitted to inviting the girl to his house. He also admitted to giving her marijuana and having sex with her, and that he knew she was underage.
Guevara was arrested and charged with felony statutory rape of a child under 15 years of age. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of delinquency of a minor. He remains in the Iredell County Detention Center and awaits an initial court appearance.
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Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.