Crosby Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl

A 71-year-old Crosby man is charged with nine felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual contact for allegedly assaulting a 9-year-old girl he knew.

As of this afternoon, George Edwin Hardy remained in custody in Crow Wing County Jail on the charges that were handed down on June 26^th.

According to the criminal complaint, the Crosby Police Department was informed of the accusations by a family member of the girl on June 19^th.

Hardy’s next court appearance is set for July 24th.

He is being held on $100,000 bond without conditions and $50,000 bond with conditions.