Man Charged With Having Sex With Girl, 15

POSTED: Thursday, October 9, 2008

UPDATED: 12:24 pm EDT October 9, 2008

John Mark Bynes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A man accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl who, according to police, would often run away from home and find shelter with him, has been arrested.

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department Special Victims Unit arrested John Mark Bynes, 54, and charged him with two counts of sexual battery, resisting arrest and violation of probation. He is being held at the Broward County Main Jail.

Detectives said there may be more victims who have not come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers 954-493-TIPS (8477).

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