Haddock man arrested on child molestation charges
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI regional investigative office in Milledgeville at 478-445-4173.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Haddock man was arrested on multiple child molestation charges following an investigation into allegations involving a minor, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
24-year-old Michael Talton Lee Barnes was charged with four counts of child molestation and one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Authorities said the Georgia Military College Police Department requested the GBI to investigate the allegations that took place in April of 2026 involving Barnes, a former teacher, and inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.
The preliminary investigation found Barnes had sexual contact with a minor at a local church in Milledgeville, officials said.
Barnes is being held at the Baldwin County Jail.
Officials said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI regional investigative office in Milledgeville at 478-445-4173. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS, online through the GBI website or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
