Three arrested in ongoing sexual assault case in Burke County

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.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, investigators with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office say they served a search warrant on the 200 block of McCoy Church Road as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation.

The search and investigation led to the arrests of Tommy Lynn Gilliam, 55, and Amanda Charlene Wilkes, 43, at the home, according to officers.

This investigation was initiated following allegations of sexual assault against a juvenile at the home, authorities said.

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

All three suspects have been booked into the Burke County Detention Center.

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

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Tommy Lynn Gilliam

Human trafficking for labor or sexual servitude
Aggravated child abuse
Aggravated sodomy
Seducing a child for indecent purposes
Cruelty to Children 2nd degree
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of a controlled substance

Amanda Charlene Wilkes

Child abuse
Cruelty to Children 2nd degree
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of a controlled substance

Mark Aaron Snell