Cherokee County deputies locate, arrest man wanted on child molestation charges

Authorities issued arrest warrants for John Allen Bennett. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Cherokee County deputies ended their search for a man wanted on child molestation charges. Authorities confirmed Sunday that 37-year-old John Allen Bennett was found and arrested.

Authorities issued arrest warrants were previously issued for Bennett who is believed to have fled the north Georgia area. 

Investigators suspected he traveled in a green 1995 Ford Ranger.to Valdosta, Georgia or the north Florida area.

Bennett is described by investigators as a white male, around 5 ft. and 8 in. tall, weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair, and hazel eyes.

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