Marion County deputies arrest woman accused of molesting infant

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman in Marion County was arrested for the molestation of an infant on Tuesday.

Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say that Mary Selm, 69, was witnessed by the victim’s mother committing lewd and lascivious acts.

According to the arrest report, Selm was temporarily watching the baby when the incident occurred.

The mother told deputies she saw Selm place the baby’s arm inside of her shorts.

The victim’s mother suspects Selm sexually abused the victim in the past.

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When interviewed by police about the incident, the Selm said that the victims family was trying to remove her from the home.

She was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail without bond.

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