WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Burke County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they executed a search warrant in the 200 block of McCoy Church Road as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation.

The search and investigation led to the arrest of Tommy Lynn Gilliam, 55, and Amanda Charlene Wilkes, 43, at the residence, according to deputies.

This investigation was initiated following allegations of sexual assault of a minor at the residence, authorities say.

During the investigation, investigators identified and later arrested Mark Aaron Snell, 55, of the 1800 block of Creek Road, for his involvement in the incident, according to authorities.

All three suspects were booked into the Burke County Detention Center.

Additional charges may occur as this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the victim’s identity, no additional details regarding the juvenile’s age or identity will be released at this time, according to the sheriff.

Tommy Lynn Gilliam

• Trafficking in persons for the purpose of work or sexual servitude
• Aggravated molestation of the child
• Aggravated sodomy
• Enticing a child for indecent purposes
• Cruelty to children in the second degree
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Possession of fentanyl
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Possession of a controlled substance

Amanda Charlene Wilkes

• Raising the child
• Cruelty to children in the second degree
• Possession of fentanyl
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Possession of a controlled substance

Mark Aaron Snell

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