Nicholson man charged with child molestation

Daniel Akers booking photo (Credit: Jackson County Sheriff's Office)

Commerce police arrested a Nicholson man last Thursday on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile. 

What we know:

Robert Daniel Akers, 49, of Nicholson was taken into custody by the Commerce Police Department on Aug. 6. The arrest stems directly from an ongoing investigation into allegations involving a minor.

Akers faces four criminal counts. These charges include aggravated child molestation, child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual battery against a child under 16.

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet released additional details regarding how the initial allegations came to light. Specific circumstances surrounding the case remain undisclosed by law enforcement officials.

Authorities have not specified whether further arrests are anticipated as the case progresses. The investigation remains open and active.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Commerce Police Department.

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