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Adel man facing several charges in child sex crime investigation
Adel man facing several charges in child sex crime investigation
Adel man facing several charges in child sex crime investigation

Published on: 10/29/2024

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ADEL, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of an Adel man following an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct with minors.

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate after allegations were made against Michael Steven Bennett, 43. The GBI says initial information showed that Bennett, “solicited high school boys to perform sexual acts,” according to a report.

The GBI later arrested Bennett and charged him with:

  • Solicitation of sodomy
  • Trafficking a person for sexual servitude
  • Cruelty to children in the first degree
  • Criminal attempt to commit a felony

The investigation is still active and more charges are expected.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at (229) 896-74711 or the GBI’s regional investigative office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be by clicking here.

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News Source : https://www.walb.com/2024/10/29/adel-man-facing-several-charges-child-sex-crime-investigation/

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