/Photo: Franklin County Detention Center
A 75-year-old Chesterville man is facing up to 30 years behind bars for sexually assaulting a young girl.
According to the Sun Journal, Norman Pelletier was arrested on Nov. 2 for assaulting the girl between January and October of this year.
An investigation was opened in October after a referral from the Maine DHHS.
Pelletier is being held at the Franklin County Detention Center on $20,000 bail.
In addition to prison time, he faces a fine of up to $50,000.
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