Arkansas man accused of having sex with teen girl

John Martin Breshears
John Martin Breshears

A Hot Springs man is accused of having sex with a teen girl earlier this year.

John Martin Breshears, 23, was arrested Tuesday by Garland County sheriff's investigators on a warrant for fourth-degree sexual assault, punishable by up to six years in prison.

According to a probable cause affidavit, a 15-year-old girl told authorities in July that she and Breshears had been dating since February but did not have a sexual relationship.

Breshears was later interviewed, and he said the pair were "somewhat girlfriend and boyfriend" and had had sex one time, according to the affidavit.

Breshears was later released on $2,500 bond and is set to appear Oct. 29 in Garland County District Court.

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