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Man faces charges of sexually abusing minor as her caretaker

Larry Noles Jr., 58, arrested on 6 counts
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Posted at 8:51 PM, Apr 26, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-26 20:51:28-04

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 58-year-old man has been accused of abusing a minor as her caregiver, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Larry Noles Jr., of Okeechobee County, was arrested Tuesday and is facing six counts of sexual battery.

A detective was assigned to a case when the victim made allegations against her caregiver for coercing her into having sexual relations, spokesman Jack Nash said.

He was being held on a $600,000 bond at the Okeechobee County Jail.