A Chapel Hill man was arrested by Chatham County authorities on child sex offense charges, authorities announced on Monday.
69-year-old David Laurey, of Environ Way, was arrested on August 28 for sexual offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.
Laurey was released after posting a $192,000 secured bond, according to law enforcement.
He is due back in Chatham County Court on September 21.
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