Police: Man accused of molesting 4 girls under the age of 8

GONZALES, LA (WAFB) - After a three week investigation, detectives in Gonzales, LA say a Baton Rouge man has been arrested after being accused of molesting four young girls, ranging from four to eight years old, at a Gonzales residence.

Police say Morris Buckner, 27, is not associated with the victims or anyone living at the home in Gonzales. He was brought to the home by a college student who was working for a private health care company and was in charge of Buckner's supervision.

The college student was at the home in Gonzales for a study group. While the group was studying, police say Buckner molested the four children in another portion of the home.

Buckner has been arrested on three counts of sexual battery and four counts of molestation of a juvenile. HYe was taken to the Ascension Parish Prison.

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