GBI charges 26-year-old with child molestation in Screven County
SYLVANIA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has arrested and charged a Sylvania man with child molestation, according to authorities.
The GBI has arrested and charged James Ryan Burkes, 26, with child molestation, sexual battery against a child under 16 years old and battery, authorities say.
On Feb. 12, the GBI says its assistance was requested by the Screven County Sheriff’s Office to investigate allegations made against Burkes.
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The investigation shows Burkes had inappropriate sexual with a minor in Screven County, according to authorities.
He was booked into Screven County jail, authorities say.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office at 912-564-2013 or the GBI at 912-871-1121.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, online or by ing the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit DA’s Office for prosecution.
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