Man arrested in Salem sexual assault case

Salem Police arrest a man in connection with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl.

Officers charged 74-year-old James Haley with:

• Forcible sodomy - 2 counts
• Aggravated sexual battery - 1 count
• Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony

Investigators say the teenager was sexually assaulted twice by Haley during this month.  Police say Haley took out a gun prior to one attack.

Officers arrested Haley on Thursday, November 20th.  Haley is being held at the Roanoke County-Salem Jail without bond.