BELMONT, N.C. — A man turned himself in after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at Belmont Abbey College.
Police say that John Alexander, 38, entered dorm rooms at St. Michael's Dorm early Sunday morning and sexually assaulted a student.
He left after the incident and the Belmont Abbey College Police Department Police initiated a search for him, later identifying him through a previous arrest in Mecklenburg County.
Police say Alexander only entered dorm rooms that were unlocked.
Alexander turned himself in on Tuesday at the Mecklenburg County jail. He is charged with sexual assault and breaking and entering. On Wednesday, he was released on bond.
More information will be released when it is available.
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