BONIFAY, Fla. (WDNews) — A Bonifay man has been arrested and charged following investigations conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and the Bonifay Police Department involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
According to a joint release, investigators arrested George Cadenhead after two victims came forward with allegations involving incidents that occurred when they were children.
The investigation began after a victim disclosed to officers with the Bonifay Police Department that she had been sexually abused when she was approximately 3 years old. During the course of the investigation, another victim also reported an incident involving Cadenhead in Bonifay.
Authorities said information related to an incident that occurred within the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction was forwarded to HCSO investigators for further investigation.
During the investigation, Holmes County investigators interviewed Cadenhead. According to the release, investigators said statements made during that interview corroborated the victim’s account of the abuse.
As a result of the investigation, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office charged Cadenhead with Sexual Battery on a Child Under the Age of 12.
The Bonifay Police Department also charged Cadenhead with Sexual Molestation on a Child in connection with its investigation.
Officials said both agencies conducted complementary investigations that resulted in separate charges against Cadenhead.
Authorities said the case demonstrates the continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Holmes County as they work to investigate crimes against children and seek justice for victims.
