Monday, May 6, 2019

Dunnellon Man Arrested for Molestation


May 6, 2019

Levy County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Florida Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) worked together and their investigation led to the arrest of a man for molesting a child.  A report filed to the DCF Abuse Hotline launched the investigation. A forensic interview with the child provided information that Evan Barkley (11-13-43) was responsible for lewd and lascivious molestation of the child who is under 12 years old. 

Detectives located and interviewed Barkley on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home located in South Levy County. Detective Justin Douglas arrested Barkley at the conclusion of this interview. Barkley was book in at the Levy County Detention Facility where he is being held in lieu of a $100,000.00 bond.