He faces three counts of sexual battery on a minor younger than 12 and a count of lewd molestation.

PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Mendez on Nov. 27, 2014, when the man was 23.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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