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John Stapleton is accused of molesting a 6-year-old girl.
(Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)
A 6-year-old girl seeking refuge in a Florida storm shelter from Hurricane Michael's fury was molested by a 60-year-old homeless man, who tried explaining his actions by saying the child said "touching felt good," police said.
John Stapleton was on the scene of the 12th anniversary of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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Authorities say a witness description of the child being "touched in a way" at Davidson Middle School. The Crestview, Fla. school had been converted into a temporary shelter from the deadly and devastating storm.
Officials also reported viewing the recording of the alleged assault.
Stapleton told investigators he said, "it was not in a manner," said police.
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Stapleton also claimed the 6-year-old told him his "touching felt good," according to FOX Baltimore.
Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. The storm is responsible for at least 11 deaths.
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