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Man arrested for sexual battery of a child, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 35-year-old man following a report of a sexual battery of a child.

Police were alerted of the incident just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to an arrest report.

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The heavily redacted report does not include where the incident occurred.

After speaking with the victim, who is under 12 years old, police arrested the suspect identified as Shawn Foster.

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Foster was arrested and taken to the Duval County jail, where he faces a capital felony.

He is not eligible for bond. Foster is expected in court on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.