Marion Man Charged with Forcible Rape of Employee at Workplace
By Marge | Published 2026-04-06T14:39:06.970Z
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Location: Marion, Asheville, McDowell County, North Carolina
Marion man, Maximiliano Queriapa Guardian, charged with forcible rape of an employee. Raises workplace safety concerns in Western NC.
MARION – A Marion man is behind bars following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving a workplace supervisor.On March 18, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said it met with a local woman regarding a sexual assault. The victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her boss while at work earlier that day, according to police. Following the initial report, Deputy Hernandez advised the victim to undergo a medical evaluation.Investigation and ArrestThe subsequent in
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