TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) — Public records from Tift County and the Tifton Police Department (TPD) show that a man was arrested on Feb. 6.

Records said that Henry Markevious Darden was charged with the following:

• Statutory rape - Felony
• Enticing a child for indecent purposes - Felony
• Aggravated child molestation - Felony (3 counts)
• Sodomy - Felony

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This reportedly comes after an alleged incident involving a minor.

If you need to report child abuse—or you need help navigating concerns—a 24-hour crisis line is available to South Georgians at 229-435-0074.

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