» RELATED: Springfield man charged in sex assault against teen
Police began their investigation in October when they were called to a home on Pine Street in Springfield to investigate a reported sexual assault, according to a police affidavit. The victim and another boy told police they were watching television on the couch when they heard Kelly enter the house.
The boys pretended to be asleep when Kelly walked into the room. The suspect then left the room but returned and then allegedly assaulted the teen, according to records.
According to the affidavit, Kelly said in a police interview that he went into the room to check and see if the teens wanted any of the food he brought home. He has denied touching the teen, police say.
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