Polk City man arrested for sexual contact with 4 boys over several years
POLK CITY (FOX 13) - A Polk City man has been accused of molesting three boys over several years, and sexually battering one.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the boys were between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of the abuse. It’s unclear how they first came into contact with 41-year-old Steven Lane, who was arrested on Friday.
Detectives say three of the four boys say there was abuse, while Lane admitted to sexual contact with all four.
"This is an absolutely abhorrent situation...this man gained access to these boys, and then abused that trust and access,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a statement. “Hopefully, he'll never have the opportunity to ever do this again."
He is facing several charges including sexual battery and lewd molestation to underage victims. Deputies say he has had no prior criminal history.