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Monroe deputies arrest 2 in child molestation investigation

John Scot Walters and Canderia Dawn Walters were arrested after a child molestation investigation that began in January.

JULIETTE, Ga. — Monroe deputies have arrested two people after a child molestation investigation that began in January.

According to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, John Scot Walters was arrested on August 3, and Canderia Dawn Walters was arrested Tuesday. 

John Walters is charged with 2 felony counts of Child Molestation, 2 felony counts of Aggravated Child Molestation, 2 felony counts of Cruelty to Children - 1st degree - maliciously causing excessive mental pain, 1 felony count of Incest, 1 felony county of Aggravated Sexual Battery, and with more charges pending.

Credit: MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Canderia Walters is charged with 2 felony counts of Cruelty to Children - 2nd degree - negligence and 1 felony count of Influencing Witness.

Both were taken to the Monroe County jail where John Scot Walters was denied bail and Canderia Dawn Walters is awaiting first appearance. 

Credit: MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

This case is still under investigation. If you have any information, you can call (478) 994-7048.

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