By Staff Report
Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office arrested local pastor Randon Carroll early this morning on charges of sexual battery on a child.
According to HCSO, investigators were contacted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident involving a juvenile after a parent reportedly discovered concerning messages on the child’s phone that were allegedly sent by Carroll.
Investigators met with Walton County authorities at the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center in Niceville, where the child was interviewed and disclosed inappropriate sexual conduct involving Carroll.
Following the interview, HCSO investigators traveled to Carroll’s residence and interviewed him regarding the allegations. During the interview, Carroll confessed to the incident, according to investigators.
Carroll was arrested and charged with sexual battery on a child. The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges could be filed.
Sheriff John Tate thanked the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center for their assistance in the investigation.
AMBER PATINO 