ADEL, Ga. (WALB) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of an Adel man following an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct with minors.

On Friday, October 18, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate after allegations were made against 43-year-old Michael Steven Bennett. The GBI says initial information showed Bennett “solicited high school boys to perform sexual acts,” according to a report.

The GBI subsequently arrested Bennett and charged him with:

• Sodomy request
• Trafficking of a person for sexual servitude
• Cruelty towards children in first grade.
• Criminal attempt to commit a serious crime

The investigation is still active and more charges are expected.

Anyone with information can contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at (229) 896-74711 or the GBI regional investigative office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous advice can also be by clicking here.

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