Dalton man arrested for child molestation, aggravated sodomy

Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office

A Dalton man has been arrested on multiple charges, including child molestation, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).

On February 19th, 2026, Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a warrant on a child molestation case.

They say as a result, Dustyn Stephens of Dalton was served with multiple warrants for the following charges:

O.C.G.A. 16-6-1 Rape
O.C.G.A. 16-6-2(a)(2) Aggravated Sodomy
O.C.G.A. 16-6-22.2 Aggravated Sexual Battery
O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)(1) Child Molestation (2 Counts)
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