MOBILE, Alabama -- A Mobile man was arrested today after police were tipped off to allegations that he had sexually abused someone over the course of two years, according to the Mobile Police Department.

Terrence Lamar Thompson, 43, was booked into Mobile County Metro Jail around 11:50 a.m. on one count each of second-degree rape and second-degree sexual abuse.

Cpl. Christopher Levy, public information officer for MPD, declined to discuss details about the victim, citing his or her privacy. He did, however, say the two knew each other.

The incidents occurred "in the area of Plantation Court," Levy said.

The charge of rape implies the victim is female, as the law states rape involves "sexual intercourse with a member of the opposite sex." Further, the law states the victim is either between the ages of 12 and 16 or "incapable of consent by reason of being mentally defective."

If convicted, Thompson could face up to 20 years in prison.

Booking records show Thompson has previously faced charges of harassment and domestic violence, although he does not appear to have faced sex-related charges in the past.

He was released on bail around 4 p.m. today.

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