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Retired Md. medic arrested for child sex abuse

Bruce Earl Fowler, 66, is accused of sexually abusing a young girl over a three-year period

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FRUITLAND, Md. — A Fruitland man who retired as a paramedic with the Salisbury Fire Department after more than three decades of service is behind bars following allegations that he sexually abused a child, according to authorities.

On Tuesday, an investigation conducted by staff members with the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center culminated with the arrest of 66-year-old Bruce Earl Fowler. Charging documents show that Fowler is accused of sexually abusing a young girl over a three-year period.

Following his arrest on Tuesday, Fowler was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense, sex abuse of a minor and second-degree child abuse. He was ordered held without bond in the Wicomico County Detention Center.

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