A Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after Gwinnett County Police Special Victim Unit detectives investigated a report involving a minor, police said.
Police said the investigation began after a parent found “elicit messages” from an adult to her teenage daughter who is under 16.
What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police said detectives arrested Rylee Willis, a 21-year-old from Stone Mountain. Police said Willis was employed at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office when detectives identified him as a suspect.
What’s Important: Police said Willis faces two counts of child molestation and two counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Police said he was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail with no bond.
What We Know: Police said SVU detectives received the report on Jan. 5.
What’s Still Unknown: Police said details of the investigation are confidential under Georgia law, which limits what can be released in cases tied to child abuse reports.
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