Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Man wanted on aggravated child molestation charge in Forsyth County

Ronald Pelissero

Credit: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Credit: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Ronald Pelissero
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Feb 19, 2020

Forsyth County deputies announced a manhunt for an aggravated child molestation suspect Wednesday.

Ronald Pelissero is accused of molesting a child, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Stacie Miller told AJC.com. She would not provide further information aside from saying, “It is a juvenile victim who is known to the suspect.”

Pelissero drives a white 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5, which is a four-door pickup truck, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. The truck has the Georgia tag #RPQ7739.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 770-781-3047 or dehaff@forsythco.com.

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