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Marianna Police arrest man wanted for child sexual abuse

Marianna Police Department seeks two men
Marianna Police arrest man wanted for child sexual abuse
Posted at 4:20 PM, Nov 22, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-22 11:26:12-05

MARIANNA, Fla. (WTXL) - A Marianna man wanted by police for molesting a victim under the age of 12 has been arrested. 

The Marianna Police Department says Michael Curry was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. They say he was wanted on two active warrants for failure to appear and lewd or lascivious molestation.

According to a probable cause document, the victim's mother reported the crime on Nov. 17. Documents say Curry was supposed to be watching the child when the incident occurred. 

Curry was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim under the age of 12. 

Marianna Police are still searching for a second man, Quinton Beckwith, who is wanted for violating probation and misuse of 911.

If you see Beckwith, please call Marianna police at (850) 526 - 3125.

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