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Man Claiming To Be Army General Charged With Child Molestation

A Fayette County man who claimed to be a general is facing child molestation charges.

Officers arrested John William Harvey, 70, at his home in a mobile home park in Fayette County, according to Det. Joshua Shelton with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

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During the course of the investigation, police said they discovered that Harvey presented himself out to be an ex-CIA officer, a doctor, and a U.S. Army four star General. Neighbors told police Harvey had been seen wearing a U.S. Army general’s uniform in public. His vehicle bears a tag on the front that reads "CIA." Also, his mobile home has CIA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security decals.

The charges against Harvey involve on child over a one-year period, according to Fayette County police.

John William Harvey

John William Harvey at the time of his arrest

Harvey is charged with nine counts of child molestation, eight counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes and one count each of aggravated child molestation and furnishing alcohol to minors.

Officials said there may be other victims and anyone with information should call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

He is being held without bond at the Fayette County Jail.

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