Earl Francis Anthony - Child Molester

A 57-year-old Denton, Md. man is behind bars after being charged with sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl.

Maryland State Police say that on Dec. 14, troopers were contacted to investigate a report of a child sexual abuse incident alleged to have occurred the day before in Greensboro.

Police say that it was learned that the suspect, Earl Francis Anthony Sr., had inappropriately touched an 8-year-old girl.

Police say that through further investigation and a forensic interview with the victim by Caroline County Department of Social Services, it was learned that the incident had occurred while the suspect was baby-sitting the victim.

On Dec. 21, Anthony was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor, child abuse, third- and fourth-degree sexual offense and second-degree assault.

Anthony was jailed on $15,000 bond.