South Boston man charged with raping a child

A South Boston man has been charged with raping a child younger than 13-years-old.

John Buckner is accused of forcibly raping the child between Jan. 1 and May 6.

Buckner was arrested Tuesday.

He is being held at the Halifax Adult Detention Center without bond.


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An investigator with the South Boston Police Department says additional charges against Buckner are expected to be filed.