(KNZA)--A Meriden man been bound over to Jackson County District Court on charges of rape and aggravated sexual battery.

According to court documents, 49-year-old Chad Tyler was bound over on the felony charges following his preliminary hearing last Friday.

Arraignment was scheduled for June 14.

Tyler is charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place on January 16th in southern Jackson County.

He was arrested charged following an investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

Tyler remains free on a $100,000 OR bond.