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Posted: 08/02/2011
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy were both charged Monday with sexual battery on a child under the age of 10, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.
On Friday, July 29, Detective Susan Morrison conducted an investigation into allegations of sexual battery upon the victim.
After collecting statements and examining the situation, both juveniles were placed under arrest and transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
The investigation is ongoing according to the sheriff's office.
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