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23-year-old Port Arthur man indicted on aggravated sexual assault of a child charges

Chad Deshawn Holmes, 23, is accused of assaulting a child at least three times over a two-day period after giving her "a substance that could impair her judgement."
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Port Arthur man has been indicted on aggravated sexual assault of a child charges. 

Chad Deshawn Holmes, 23, is accused of assaulting a child at least three times over a two-day period after giving her "a substance that could impair her judgement", according to a probable cause affidavit.

The victim was interviewed at the Garth House in Beaumont and other evidence was collected that led to the charge.

If convicted, Holmes faces a minimum of five years and a maximum sentence of life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. 

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