Michael Wayne HatleyA Geraldine, Ala., man has been arrested on a charge of child sexual abuse, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris’ office.
Michael Wayne Hatley, 53, is charged with sexual abuse of a child under age 12, a news release stated.
Harris said investigators were called to a home on County Road 538 near Fyffe, where they learned of the abuse allegation in interviews.
Hatley is in the DeKalb County Detention Center awaiting bond, the sheriff said.
Harris said the Department of Human Resources will work with his investigators and the district attorney’s office as they continue to develop information.