Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse in Valdosta
The Valdosta Police Department has arrested Raphael Burns, 40, on multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing two children multiple times in Valdosta between 2019 and 2023. The victims were under 11 years old. Burns was arrested in Louisiana and…
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 2, 2026 —
Raphael Burns, 40, has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of two children. The alleged incidents occurred multiple times in Valdosta, Georgia, between the years 2019 and 2023.
According to information released by the Valdosta Police Department, the victims were both under the age of 11 years old at the time of the alleged offenses. The charges against Burns are classified as felonies.
Law enforcement officials apprehended Burns in the state of Louisiana. He is currently in custody and awaiting extradition proceedings to be transported back to Valdosta to face the charges. The Valdosta Police Department has been investigating the allegations.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the investigation, the discovery of the alleged abuse, or the manner of Burns’s arrest in Louisiana were not immediately provided by the department.
Further information about the case, including the specific felony charges and any potential court dates, is expected to become available as the extradition process proceeds and legal proceedings commence.
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