Escambia County, FL (November 21, 2018) – In Milton, a man was arrested for molesting a girl five years ago when she was only 11 years old. The man was arrested on Monday, November 19.

He was identified as 47-year-old Lance Rhett Triplet, who was booked on crimes of child molestation. The victim came forward and told deputies that the incident happened when she was in 6th grade. She said that she was in his bedroom and he reached under her clothing and touched her before she was able to get away from him.

Recently, the victim came forward to her mother about the event, which prompted her to report it to investigators. She said that the acts happened between August-December 2012.

 

 

Escambia County Child Molestation Laws

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