On Thursday, May 27, Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old James M. Larrimore on counts of rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
Police say the investigation began on May 17th when the mother of the 12-year-old victim caught her daughter with Larrimore, sitting in his vehicle, in the parking lot of a local pool.
As the mother approached, Larrimore fled the scene.
Upon speaking with her daughter, it was learned that the two had intercourse twice earlier in the year.
As detectives delved further into the case, it was learned that Larrimore and the victim had initially met online via a social networking website called "My Yearbook." The two corresponded by text message and met several times at Larrimore's residence.
Larrimore was formally charged on the aforementioned offenses and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $25,000 secured bond. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim.
