(KAIR)--An Atchison teenager is facing child-related sex crimes charges.
That follows the arrest this week of the accused 17-year-old boy.
According to a release from Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, the teen was arrested Wednesday, taken into custody on an Atchison County District Court warrant charging him with unlawful voluntary sexual relations and sexual exploitation of a child.
Once in custody, the teen was transported to a juvenile detention facility.
The way he was acquainted with his alleged victim isn't immediately made public.
The name of the accused is withheld due to his age.
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