A Rome man has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child under the age of 13.

The Oneida County Child Advocacy Center says 21-year old Scott Nichols is charged with criminal sexual act.

The incident happened in Rome last month.

Nichols was arraigned in Rome City Court and sent to the Oneida County Correctional Facility on $40,000 bail.

An order of protection will be requested on behalf of the victim.

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