Man from Perkinston Charged with Molesting

On September 25, a man from Perkinston was charged with molesting following a report from Stone County Child Protective Services and an investigation.

This investigation followed a report made to investigators with the Stone County Sheriff's Department from Child Protective Services. The report stated that three children were possibly being sexually assaulted.

According to a press release from Stone County Sheriff's Office, an investigation took place, during which evidence was gathered and a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Timothy John Garrison, Jr.

Timothy Garrison, Jr.Photo byStone County Sheriff's Department

Garrison was charged with molesting (touching of a child for lustful purposes).

More information will be released on this case as it becomes available.