Arrest made in child molestation incidents over the past 9 years in LaGrange
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- Everardo Funez-Lopez arrested for child molestation and attempted rape incidents spanning 2015-2024 involving two juveniles.
- Police urge anyone with information to contact LaGrange Police Department or Troup County Crime Stoppers anonymously.
An investigation is underway after a child molestation incident was reported to LaGrange police officers.
The incident was reported on February 3, 2024, at approximately 11:33 A.M.
“Once patrol officers had conducted an initial investigation, detectives responded to an undisclosed location to conduct further investigation,” police said.
During the course of this investigation, it was found that from 2015 – 2024, Everardo Funez-Lopez had, on multiple occasions, committed the offense of Attempted Rape FVA and Child Molestation FVA against two juveniles.
Funez-Lopez was taken into custody and has been charged with Attempted Rape FVA, Child Molestations FVA (x2), Interference with 911 Call, and Simple Battery FVA.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603 or Detective Shaw at (706) 883-2635. Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000 and callers may be eligible for a cash reward.
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