A Cleveland man faces felony charges of child molestation following an incident at a location in Lula earlier this year. Joshua Allen Nutting, 38, was arrested Tuesday, August 1, following an investigation into the reported criminal activity, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
HCSO investigators determined that on May 29, 2023, Nutting and the victim, a girl under 16, were among a group of people gathered at a residence in the 8000 block of Belton Bridge Road. While they were there, Nutting showed the victim pornographic images on his cell phone and also performed an indecent act in her presence.
HCSO investigators also determined Nutting provided a THC vape cartridge to the victim multiple times on the same date at the same location.
As a result, investigators charged Nutting with two counts of child molestation and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Nutting remains in the Hall County Jail without bond.
