GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested and charged with child molestation.
Authorities said Gwinnett County police obtained a warrant Wednesday charging 31-year-old Michael Lomax with aggravated child molestation by sodomy.
Investigators said the victim is a 13-year-old that Lomax net using a social media app. The victim’s mother reported the incident to police.
Lomax was a jailer for the Sheriff’s Office for two years. He resigned when he got to the jail.
We’re working to gather more information about the investigation. Watch Channel 2 Action news for updates.
“While I am extremely disappointed in the actions of Michael Lomax and glad to see him behind bars, I am also alarmed that minors can access social media apps of this nature and utilize them to meet strangers,” said Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway. “It’s a good idea for parents to be aware of the social media apps on their kids’ phones and this is a good example of why that’s important.”