Fayette man charged with child molestation, statutory rape

A 54-year-old man has been charged with two counts of child molestation and other offenses in connection with an investigation in Fayette County.

In addition to child molestation, James K. Baker of north Fayette County was arrested July 21 on charges of sexual battery and statutory rape, the sheriff’s office told AJC.com.

He was booked into the Fayette County Jail, where he remains without bond.

No other details were released.

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