Lawrence man charged with sex crime against child

A 35-year-old Lawrence man has been accused of a sex crime involving a child, according to charges filed in Douglas County District Court.

The man, Robert W. Copas, was charged Thursday with one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, a felony. According to the charging document, on July 10, he allegedly engaged in lewd fondling or touching of an 11-year-old.

Copas made his first appearance in court on Friday, when his bond was set at $10,000, according to court records. His next hearing has not been set.

photo by: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Robert W. Copas

He was in jail on Wednesday, according to jail records.