The George County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 27-year-old Winstom Chatom, of Lucedale, in connection with an ongoing child molestation investigation.

Deputies say Chatom was taken into custody on October 30, 2025, and charged with Touching of a Child for Lustful Purposes (Molesting). After an initial appearance before George County Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock, bond was set at $300,000 commercial.

“Protecting the children of George County will always remain one of our top priorities,” Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said. “Our investigators work tirelessly to ensure that those who prey on the most vulnerable are held accountable for their actions.”

The case remains under investigation. The sheriff’s office noted that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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