16-year-old accused of sexual battery against a 12-year-old in Charlotte County

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old after he was accused of sexual battery against a 12-year-old.

According to CCSO, Isaiah J. Alers was charged with two counts of sexual battery by a suspect under the age of 18 involving a victim 12 years of age or older, one count of lewd molestation, and one count of lewd conduct after deputies developed probable cause.

CCSO says that this investigation remains ongoing, and that anyone with any information can call them at 941-639-2101.

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