GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — George County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man on a child molestation charge.

According to a GCSO news release, 27-year-old Winstom Chatom was arrested after an investigation into child molestation allegations.

Chatom, who was arrested on Oct. 30, was charged with touching of a child for lustful purposes.

A judge granted Chatom a $300,000 commercial bond.

“Protecting the children of George County will always remain one of our top priorities,” said Sheriff Mitchell Mixon.

"Our investigators work tirelessly to ensure that those who prey on the most vulnerable are held accountable for their actions."

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