Troy man, 74, charged with raping girl, 13

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A Troy man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.

Perry Ransford, 74, is facing rape and sex abuse charges.

The alleged abuse happened in February, police said.

The victim was a visitor in Ransford’s apartment, said police, and they had no other existing relationship.