Candler County deputies arrested a suspect Friday in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child under 10 years old, according to the sheriff’s office.

📋 What’s Happening: The Candler County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to a report of possible sexual assault involving a young child. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist with the case.

  • An arrest warrant was issued following the initial investigation
  • Deputies executed the arrest Friday without incident using the Special Response Team
  • The Sheriff’s Office has not released the name of the suspect.

The Sources: Candler County Sheriff’s Office.