A months-long investigation has led to multiple arrests for child molestation. Several early morning search warrants were served by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Six people were arrested after a lengthy investigation into allegations of child molestation which are said to have taken place at a home on Englewood Road in Winder. A media release from the sheriff’s office states the offenses were alleged to have occurred over a five-year period. The suspects are facing multiple charges, including child molestation, cruelty to children, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment, and more. Additional charges are pending.
The investigation began when four children disclosed allegations of sexual abuse to forensic interviewers are they were removed from the home last year by the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS).
“I want to thank the Loganville Police Department, and the Jackson County and Hall County Sheriff’s Offices for their assistance in getting these suspects behind bars,” said Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith. “The effort to arrest these suspects simultaneously at four different locations required incredible coordination between our deputies and law enforcement partners.”
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.
Suspects arrested are identified as:
• Paul Andrew Bean, 32, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child Molestation, Sodomy, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Cruelty to Children, and Incest. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at The Whits Inn at 4648 Lawrenceville Road in Loganville.
• Ashley Nicole Neese, 22, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child Molestation, and Cruelty to Children. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at 121 Hunter Road in Jefferson.
• Kavin Eugene Neese, 55, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child Molestation, False Imprisonment, Aggravated Sexual Battery, and Cruelty to Children. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at 276 Nathaniel Drive in Jefferson.
• Jerry Lee Neese, Jr., 24, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, and Cruelty to Children. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at 121 Hunter Road in Jefferson.
• Keith Allen Neese, 57, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child Molestation and Aggravated Sexual Battery. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at Waffle House – 7415 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.
• Felisa Michelle Bailey, 50, of Winder. Charged with multiple counts of Child
Molestation and Cruelty to Children. Additional charges are pending. Arrested at Waffle House – 7415 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.