A press release from the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office states that on Tuesday (Dec. 17), Pettis County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19-year-old Tyler Harrison of Cole Camp following an investigation into an allegation that he sexually abused a 7-year-old female who was known to him.

The incident reportedly took place at a relative's home in Pettis County. The press release also states Harrison was later charged with two counts of child molestation, both 1st degree Class B felonies.

Harrison is being held in the Pettis County jail on $60,000 bond.

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