Burlington man held without bond in juvenile sex case

Burlington police placed Waverly McFatter Jr., 50, in the Alamance County Detention Facility without bond after an investigation that began with a report that an adult man had arranged to meet a juvenile for sexual relations. Officers responded June 7, 2026, to 1450 Graham Street in Burlington, where investigators looked into allegations that the contact involved a child under 16.

Police charged McFatter with one count of indecent liberties with a minor. The Burlington Police Department said the investigation remained ongoing and that additional charges could follow as detectives continue to sort out the contact that led them to Graham Street. The department also said initial bonds are set by a magistrate and can later be modified by court order.

The case lands in a city agency that says it is nationally accredited and staffed by more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional employees. Burlington’s records section handles police paperwork and public records requests, and the city also offers an online incident-report request form for residents who need to pass information to investigators.

For families, the allegation shows how child-safety risks can begin with quiet contact rather than an obvious confrontation. In a case like this, the warning signs are the attempts to arrange a private meeting, pressure to keep the relationship secret, and contact from an adult who is trying to reach a juvenile under 16. When a child starts receiving messages that move quickly from conversation to in-person plans, parents and guardians should treat that as a serious red flag and report it.

North Carolina court records in criminal cases can be checked through the clerk of court or the state court portal, which means later bond changes, new filings, or added charges may become available through official channels. For now, McFatter remains held without bond as Burlington police continue their work and the case moves through Alamance County’s justice system.