WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. (WJBF) - On November 7th, 57-year-old Melvin "Shotgun” Holder, of Swainsboro, was arrested on 2 counts of Felony Child Molestation and 1 count of Felony Burglary.

Authorities say this is in reference to a 12 - year old victim and 12- year-old witness.

On October 18th, Holder reportedly entered the victim's home without permission at which time he held one of the victims and proceeded to sexually molest the second victim.

He was arrested and transported to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.

“No child should ever have to experience something so terrible. Our duty is not only to bring offenders to justice, but to stand with the victims and their families every step of the way. I’m thankful for the teamwork and professionalism shown by Sheriff Brewer an

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