Cedar Rapids man charged with sexual abuse of minors

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A 23-year-old has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor.

According to officials, Michael Tyrell Garfield Jr. of Cedar Rapids forced a minor to perform a sexual act against her will in April 2023. After being questioned by investigators, Garfield Jr. reportedly admitted to police that he committed the crime.

Garfield Jr. was charged with:

• Sexual abuse in the third degree – by force, 1st offense
• Third degree sexual abuse – child victim, 4 years or older, 1st offense

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