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Written by: E. George
Published October 31, 2024 @ 12:50 PM ET
Warning: The following story contains information regarding alleged sexual violence against children.
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – Brunswick police officers arrested a man on August 17, 2024, after receiving a report of him kissing a juvenile girl at the park. Bryan Gomez was charged with child molestation for allegedly grabbing the wrist of an 11-year-old girl and kissing her on the cheek.
A witness said the victim approached her in tears while she watched the children playing at Perry Park from the front of her residence. The victim told her a Hispanic man took hold of her wrist while she was standing by a tree with friends.
Gomez reportedly approached the group, asking for the victim’s name. After she supplied him with a fake name, he pulled her close to him, placed his other hand on her back, and kissed her right cheek.
The victim was afraid of the stranger, and her friend informed the suspect she was only 11 years old. Gomez responded, “Okay,” and returned to the basketball courts.
Once a translator arrived on the scene, officers detained Gomez and transported him to the Glynn County Detention Center without incident. This case is pending.
Officer’s Narrative:
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I responded to the 2000 Block of Cleburne Street in reference to a sex offense.
Upon arrival, I made contact with Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she was watching the kids play over in Perry Park from the front of her residence [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Cleburne Street. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] came to her crying and said that a Hispanic male (later identified as Bryan Gomez) approached her and grabbed her wrist and kissed her on the cheek. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she was with friends and they were standing near the tree at the end of the fence for the basket ball court.
Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised a Hispanic male began to approach the group and asked her what her name was. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she gave him a fake name. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised the male with his right hand grabbed her right wrist and pulled her close to him and put his other hand on her back and kissed her on her right cheek of her face. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she was scared of the male and a friend told the Hispanic male she is only 11 years old. Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she Hispanic male then said “okay”. The male then went back to the basket ball courts.
I asked Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] where is Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY]’s Mother, she advised me at the store, and called her to respond to our location. Upon her arrival, I she was advised of the situation and her daughter sat in her vehicle.
Pfc. Bradley spoke to the male, and used his phone for translation. Also the on call Detective was notified and responded to our location. Detective Herrera arrived on scene.
I stood by with Mr. Bryan Gomez, whom was checked for weapons and placed in the back seat of my patrol vehicle, by PFC Bradley. A short time later CPL Herrera #452 arrived on scene and spoke to the male. Detective Herrera advised to arrest the male for Child Molestation OCGA 16-6-4 (1)(a).
Mr. Gomez was placed in handcuffs, and placed back in the patrol vehicle. I transported Mr. Gomez to the Glynn County Detention Center for booking and was released to Glynn County Detention Center Personnel.
A SOVI (Supplemental Offender & Victim Information form) was completed as well.
[End of Narrative]
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