Wilmington man charged with sex crimes involving 15-year-old makes first court appearance

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a 15-year-old made his first court appearance Friday, Dec. 5, according to court documents.

According to arrest warrants, Daniel Lane was charged with felony second-degree kidnapping, felony indecent liberties with a child, three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and a misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Lane appeared before a judge at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, and waived his right to an assigned counsel, according to court records.

He is being held on a $150,000 secured bond.

Warrants say the offenses occurred Sept. 27.