UPDATE: Pineville man arrested on juvenile sex crime charges; bond set at $200,000

A Pineville man was arrested June 9 following an investigation by the Pineville Police Department and has been charged with molestation of a juvenile and indecent behavior with juveniles.

According to police, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Hudson Street in reference to an investigation. As a result of that investigation, Michael Haftmann was arrested and booked on one count of molestation of a juvenile and one count of indecent behavior with juveniles.

Police later announced that Haftmann’s bond was set at $200,000.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators said they continue to gather evidence, and additional charges could be filed as the case develops.

The Pineville Police Department stated that if further evidence results in additional charges, updated information will be released.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.