ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A Waite Park man is charged with sexually abusing a young girl.

Thirty-nine-year-old John Rux is charged with two counts of 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child.

According to the criminal complaint, police received an anonymous report that the girl told them that her stepfather had touched her inappropriately.

During a welfare check, authorities say Rux wouldn't let officers talk with the girl.

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The mother helped police schedule a forensic interview at the Child Advocacy Center where the victim detailed the alleged abuse.

Rux is due in court for his first appearance on Wednesday.

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