KENNESAW, Ga. — A Cobb County man dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween is now facing sex charges after three girls accused him of inappropriate behavior.
Michael Eric Watford, 48, was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual battery against a minor.
Neighbors said the man was there to playfully scare the kids, even taking pictures with dozens of them. Channel 2's Matt Johnson obtained a photo of Watford in costume from a neighbor in the area where the incident happened.
Police said a 12-year-old girl accused Watford of groping her chest while trick-or-treating in Kennesaw.
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An arrest warrant Johnson obtained reveals the 12-year-old told police Watford, "followed her and her friends." It also says the victim, "told him not to touch them."
Police said it happened at around Wednesday night around 8:45 on Peace Drive.
Johnson went by Watford's home about 10 minutes away, but he said his lawyer told him not to comment.
He was able to post a $7,500 bond to get out of jail, but a judge ordered him to stay away from anyone under the age of 16.
The warrant does not mention any independent witnesses for the alleged crimes.
Police said they don't believe there are any additional victims.
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