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BREAKING: Lumpkin County local in custody for sexual misconduct

LUMPKIN CO., GA

The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of alleged sexual misconduct between an adult female and a juvenile male on September 18.

After an investigation was conducted and multiple interviews took place, Lumpkin County resident,Erica Christine McDaniel (32), was arrested.The identity of the male victim will remain undisclosed, since he is a juvenile who is 16 years of age.

During the investigation, it was determined that there were multiple incidents of sexual misconduct that occurred throughout a 1-year time frame; the victim was 15 when the alleged events began.

McDaniel, has been charged with two counts of Child Molestation (felony) and two counts of Statutory Rape (Felony).

This is an ongoing investigation. Please check back for updates.

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