Savannah man indicted on child molestation charge involving girl under 16

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah man has been indicted on a child molestation charge following an alleged incident involving a girl under the age of 16.Terry Eugene Butler was recently indicted by a Chatham County grand jury on one count of child molestation.According to the indictment, Butler allegedly touched himself inappropriately and invited the minor to touch him as well.The alleged incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Savannah.Butler was arrested by the Savannah Police Department in August, approximately one month after the alleged incident.According to information provided to WTOC, Butler had not been released on bond as of the latest reporting.An indictment is a formal accusation and does not establish guilt. Butler is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.