Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Duver Adrian Dajome-Cuervo on warrants for two counts of aggravated child molestation and one count of statutory rape involving a victim under 16.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office narrative, Dajome-Cuervo was taken into custody during a traffic stop on Friday. The investigation revealed that the suspect and the victim, who is under 16, met through work at a fast-food restaurant in Flowery Branch. They began dating, and their relationship turned sexual in October. The victim’s mother discovered her daughter’s involvement with the suspect and reported the crimes to law enforcement on December 17.
Hall County, located in northeast Georgia, has a population of approximately 203,136 residents according to recent U.S. Census estimates. The area includes communities such as Flowery Branch and Gainesville. Local law enforcement handles cases involving minors and sexual offenses through the sheriff’s office and related agencies. Georgia law defines statutory rape as sexual intercourse with a person under 16 when the perpetrator is at least 18, while aggravated child molestation involves acts with children under 16 that cause injury or involve sodomy.
Nationally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting program tracks forcible rape and other sex offenses. Data shows thousands of arrests annually for crimes involving minors. In Georgia, over 1,500 arrests for rape and sexual assault-related offenses have been reported in recent compilations. Federal guidelines under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act classify certain sex offenses involving minors as requiring registration and strict monitoring.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office serves Hall County, Georgia, operating under Sheriff Gerald Couch’s leadership. The agency handles patrols, investigations, jail operations, and community services across urban and rural areas north of Atlanta. It maintains public safety through proactive enforcement efforts against crimes targeting children and vulnerable persons.
