Police: Man arrested, accused of raping underage teen

Jerald Dewayne Carswell

HOUSTON – A Houston man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl.

According to court documents, the victim said Jerald Carswell, 44, sexually assaulted her on two different occasions.

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The teen told detectives Carswell kissed her and told her, "You know you like it."

The victim also told investigators Carswell would text her inappropriate pictures.

Carswell is charged with sexual assault of a child under 17 years of age.