Salina Post

SALINA — A 43-year-old Salina man was arrested on suspicion of several sex related crimes for his alleged sexual involvement with a 9-year-old girl.

Salina Police Capt. Chris Trocheck said Basil S. McNelly was arrested Thursday after the mother of the girl reported the case to police.

Trocheck said the incidents took place at a south Salina home. Charges requested against McNelly include four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, one count of rape and battery.

McNelly is an acquaintance of the girl, police said.