On April 25, a report was filed with the Cordele Police Department concerning a child molestation case.

According to police, Paul Willis was accused of possible child molestation by a relative. A sixteen-year-old juvenile was reported to be the victim of sexual battery and child molestation.

Police say that Willis was the initial complainant of the call in which he wanted to make a report on the accused allegations.

As part of the investigation, the juvenile’s cell phone was collected as evidence and a search warrant was obtained for information stored within.

It was determined that the allegations against Paul Willis were true.

On May 20th, Willis was arrested by authorities at his residence in Cordele. He was charged with one count of child molestation (felony) and sexual battery (felony).

Willis was processed and transported to the Crisp County Detention Center.

Anyone with additional information pertaining to this incident, should contact the Cordele Police Department at (229) 276-2921 or non-emergency 911 at (229) 276-2690.