(Michigan City, IN) - It could be pay back time for a suspected Michigan City child molester.  39-year old Edward Jimenez is charged with six Level 1 felony counts.

According to police, a teenage girl reported Jimenez forced her into sexual intercourse on numerous occasions last year and this year.  On at least one occasion, he allegedly took her to a hotel to have sex.  The girl was 13 at the time.  According to authorities, the girl was also threatened by Jimenez if she did not go along with his requests.

If convicted, Jimenez could face anywhere from 20- to 40 years on each count.