A 19-year-old Winlock man is in the Lewis County Jail facing allegations he sexually assaulted a girl on several occasions since she was 8 years old.
Cameron Douglas Steik appeared in Lewis County Superior Court for his initial appearance on Thursday, Oct. 8.
He’s charged with two counts of third-degree rape, a Class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, in addition to two other felony charges.
The Chronicle is limiting information to protect the identity of the victim.
A Winlock police officer received a referral from Child Protective Services about a report of sexual abuse on Sept. 10.
The victim reported she had been sexually abused by Steik since the age of 8.
According to court documents, the most recent assault occurred when Steik was intoxicated and high on cannabis. The abuse began in another state.
Steik has no previous criminal history.
A sexual assault protection order is in place for the victim.
His arraignment and trial setting hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, in Lewis County Superior Court.
His bail is set at $50,000.
