Arrest Made in Connection to Dacula Daycare Molestation Investigation

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A Gwinnett County man faces molestation charges in connection with the investigation into a Dacula-area daycare facility that was shut down three weeks ago.

According to county jail records, James Michael Morriss, 19, of Lawrenceville has been charged with enticing child for indecent purposes, child molestation and sexual assault.

Gwinnett Police confirmed the charges are related to the closing of the Meliora School for Early Learning, the Gwinnett Daily Post reported Monday. Police gave no other details.

Citing arrest warrants, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, alleged abuse involving Morriss at the school happened between March 1 and April 1, but it was unclear if there were multiple incidents. The warrant alleges Morriss was working at the school when he took a girl into a “secluded bathroom” to assault her.

The school, which has since re-opened, was shut down by state investigators on April 22 amid reports a teacher was being investigated for child molestation. WSB-TV reported investigators said children were in “imminent danger.”

Morriss was booked into the Gwinnett County jail May 8. He is being held without bond.

(Photo: James Michael Morriss. Gwinnett County Jail mug shot)