February 15, 2011

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office received information on February 12, 2011, about the alleged molestation of a 7 year old child.

Interviews of the possible victim were done at the Child Advocacy Center and investigators learned there had been ongoing molestation for several months.

Investigators developed Larry Amberson as a suspect in the case and brought him in today for an interview. Amberson stated during interviews he had molested the child. Amberson, DOB 11-19-87, of 19919 Nandina Street in Fountain, was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Child and Battery of a Child less than 12 years of age. Amberson was taken to the Bay County Jail and faces first appearance tomorrow.