Catoosa County
No. 2011-SU-CR-574
Kenn Acebal
Charged
Counts 1 thru 5: Criminal Attempt to Commit Aggravated Child Molestation

Georgia Dressage Trainer Arrested
Kenn Acebal Arrested After Driving Naked
Georgia Dressage Trainer Waives Jury Trial
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No. 2011-SU-CR-574
Charged
Counts 1 thru 5: Criminal Attempt to Commit Aggravated Child Molestation
Georgia Dressage Trainer Arrested
Kenn Acebal Arrested After Driving Naked
Georgia Dressage Trainer Waives Jury Trial
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