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Burlington Man Arrested in 2015 Assault Case

BURLINGTON, N.C. - Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault reported in May 2015 involving a juvenile victim.Harry Ledale Teel, 58, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping.Teh Burlington…

Burlington Man Arrested in 2015 Assault Case

BURLINGTON, N.C. – Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault reported in May 2015 involving a juvenile victim.Harry Ledale Teel, 58, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping.Teh Burlington Police Department initiated the inquiry nearly a decade ago, and it remained ongoing due to the complex analysis of evidence.

Teel is currently being held without bond at the Alamance County Detention Facility.

The Burlington Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact them at (336) 229-3500.

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