By JIM BUTLER

Jay Bell remains in jail, accused of 13 counts of sexually related crimes. His bail is set at $1,001,500.

Bell, 32, of Boyce was booked Friday on charges that include 1st degree rape and sexual battery.

Each rape charge carries a mandatory life sentence – no suspension, parole or other early out – if convicted.

A sexual battery conviction is 10 years. Contributing carries up to a seven-year penalty.

Alleged circumstances of the alleged crimes have not been released. At least two victims are involved.

According to records, Bell is in the contracting services business.