22-year-old Cherokee County man convicted in molestation of 8-year-old child

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announced the conviction of a 22-year-old man charged with molesting an 8-year-old child.

CCSO officials say Xavier Matthew Jennings, 22, Canton was convicted of two counts of aggravated child molestation after a three-day jury trial.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Jennings was charged with these crimes following a Holly Springs Police Department investigation of allegations involving an 8-year-old child.

Law enforcement officials became aware of the assault after the child told her grandparent about the sexual abuse in June 2018.

TRENDING STORIES:

• 7 dead, 37 more injured after bus crashes in Mississippi
• West Ga. high school quarterback rushed to the hospital after going down mid-game
• Where is Julie Chrisley? Bureau of Prisons says she’s not in their custody

Sentencing is set for Sept. 4.

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

IN OTHER NEWS:

UGA running back suspended from season opener after driving-related arrest The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs are taking the field for their season opener on Saturday, but one of their starters won't be with them.

©2024 Cox Media Group