A Barton man faces charges of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16.

On May 20, detectives from A Troop East began an investigation into a reports of an inappropriate relationship between a 39-year-man and an individual under age 16.  Through the investigation, troopers developed probable cause to believe Malik Daley had sexually assaulted the underaged victim on more than one occasion. 

On May 22, troopers from the Derby Barracks located Daley in Derby Line and took him into custody without incident.  Daley was transported to the Derby State Police Barracks where he will be processed and then brought to Orleans Superior Court in Newport for his arraignment at a time to be determined by the court.

The Vermont State Police investigation into these allegations remains open and active. Detectives ask that anyone with information that could assist in the probe call the Vermont State Police in Derby at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips also may be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.