Dearing man is charged in child molestation investigation

Joseph Addison, 45, was booked June 11 into the McDuffie County Jail on charges of child molestation and incest after the GBI said it was asked to assist in a child molestation case in Dearing.

The McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI’s help on June 8, according to the agency. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.