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Summerville Man Charged with Child Molestation and Assault

Ronnie Andrew Blackmon faces three counts of child molestation, one count of aggravated assault, and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children, according to Chattooga1180.com.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 27, 2026, 3:40 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 27, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ET
Ronnie Andrew Blackmon has been with three counts of child molestation, one count of aggravated assault, and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children, according to Chattooga1180.com. The charges were announced on August 27, 2026. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 27, 2026, 3:40 a.m. ETFirst report

    Summerville Man Indicted on Child Molestation and Assault Charges

    Ronnie Andrew Blackmon has been indicted in Chattooga County on charges including three counts of child molestation, one count of aggravated assault, and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children, according to chattooga1180.com. The indictment was announced on August 27, 2026. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; no trial has been held.

    The indictment alleges that Blackmon inappropriately touched a female child on the breasts, vagina and buttocks, placed his hands around another female child's neck and squeezed, and repeatedly struck a male child with a belt, as reported by chattooga1180.com.

    Blackmon is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court, according to chattooga1180.com.

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