Man Arrested For Molesting Palm Bay Eleven Year-Old

William Clark in custody

Sheriffs in Okeechobee County have arrested a man sought by police for sexually assaulting a Palm Bay girl.  William M. Clark, (81), was taken into custody, at his residence, February 6, on a single charge of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a Child Under 12.

Palm Bay Police received a complaint December 17th, from an eleven year-old girl who said Clark touched her genitals inside her clothing.  The incident allegedly occured while the child was seated next to Clark in his vehicle.  The retired railroad worker was visiting the girl’s family for the Christmas holidays.

Clark will be transported to Brevard County to be arraigned on the charge. If convicted of the offense, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Tags: Clark, Molestation, Okeechobee, Palm Bay

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