FISHERSVILLE, Va – A Fishersville man is in custody following an alleged sexual encounter with a juvenile last month.

Christopher Hoover faces five charges, including three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child.

Sheriff Donald Smith reported in a news release that on April 17th, his office launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault between a juvenile and a man who later identified as Hoover.

Following the investigation, which included interviews, the 44-year-old Hoover was arrested and he is currently being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.