Poplar Bluff man facing rape, sodomy charges for alleged incidents more than 20 years ago

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A Poplar Bluff man faces sodomy and rape charges in connection with incidents alleged to have happened more than 20 years ago.

James Hoyt, 55, of Poplar Bluff faces charges of forcible sodomy and forcible rape.

On August 25,  an investigation was opened into allegations of sexual abuse involving a then 17-year-old girl and then 32-year-old James Hoyt.

The allegations stemmed from incidents alleged to have happened in late 2001 and early 2002.

A probable cause statement was submitted to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office which resulted in the filing of charges.

A $100,000 cash or surety warrant was issued through the Butler County Circuit Court.

Hoyt surrendered himself at the Butler County Justice Center on October 16. He was booked and released on bond.