Comer Man Charged With Child Molestation

In Madison County, a Comer man is behind bars charged with molesting two little girls while babysitting for them.

The Athens-Banner Herald reports 35-year old Jerry Dwayne Fowler is charged with two counts of child molestation and probation violation.

Authorities say Fowler molested the girls last May while sitting for them at a relative’s home.

A Madison County Sheriff’s spokesperson said the girls, who are pre-teens, claim Fowler allegedly touched them inappropriately.

Warrants were obtained for Fowler after an investigation by the Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office.

Fowler was arrested December 28th.

He remains in the Madison County Detention Center on a $55-thousand dollar bond.