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GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Officials with the Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) have arrested 23-year-old Willie Thomas Jr. of Cairo in connection with child molestation.

“Let me be absolutely clear, this office has ZERO tolerance for anyone who harms a child. If you prey on our children, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will put you in jail. There is no excuse, no warning, and no place in this community for those who commit crimes against children. Protecting the innocent is not optional; it is our duty.”

The GCSO says that they are committed to aggressively pursuing individuals who exploit or abuse children. If you see something, say something.

Officials state that this case remains active and ongoing.

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