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Sulphur man arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile

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A Sulphur man was arrested Monday, July 15 on a charge of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Police say Edward Covert was arrested following an investigation into reported inappropriate sexual behavior with a 13-year-old girl.

Officer says the inappropriate contact occurred while the 13-year-old was asleep.

Covert was booked into the Sulphur City Jail on one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile. His bond is set at $250,000.