Kristian Kriner, of Dalton, was arrested on Aug. 21, 2026, on charges including statutory rape and child molestation, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office. (Photo: Whitfield County Sheriff's Office)
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. - A Dalton man faces multiple felony sex offense charges spanning two separate cases following an investigation, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office.
What we know:
Investigators with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit arrested Kristian Kriner, of Dalton, on Friday.
He is facing two counts of statutory rape, one count of child molestation and one count of aggravated child molestation.
Authorities noted that the charges stem from two separate cases investigated by the unit.
Jail records show that Kriner was denied bond on the charges.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the age of the victim or victims involved in the two cases.
Officials have not released additional details regarding the timeline or specific locations where the alleged offense happened.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and jail records.