(GA) Valdosta PD Officer Arrested on Child Molestation

WCTV ^ | 05/06/201 | WCTV

[The Magical Mischief Tour]

Otto G. Pena, 44 year old Lowndes County resident and Valdosta Police Officer has been arrested on May 5, 2011 for one count of aggravated child molestation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reveals information about the investigation.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has told Eyewitness News that they were requested to investigate accusations of an officer molesting a juvenile. GBI says they spoke to the juvenile and the officer yesterday. Shortly after the interview, Otto Pena, 44, was arrested at the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office at 3:50pm.

GBI say the juvenile informed them that the molestation was going on for several years.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

JaTaryia Thomas couldn't hold back the emotion after hearing a Valdosta police officer was arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation. "I have three kids, two daughters and just to hear that a police officer is even involved or even talking to a child on that level, let alone child molestation pisses you off. These are the people your supposed to call when something is wrong. They're supposed to protect you," said Thomas.

Happy Mother's Day, Mrs Thomas.
Signed, the Unionized Valdosta Police Department (on administrative leave).

[melissa_in_ga]

My son, a niece and a nephew all went to Valdosta State University. The university community is lovely, but the town is a sh*thole that’s been going into the sewer for years.