Gainesville Man Charged with Molesting Minor for Over a Year

Davis Pagan accused of multiple felony counts of sexual abuse against a young victim he knew

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:10pm

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A 31-year-old Gainesville man named Davis Pagan has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, and child molestation after a young female victim under the age of 16 reported the alleged crimes to a school counselor. The assaults are said to have occurred over a 14-month period between January 2025 and March 2026.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse in local communities and the importance of reporting suspected crimes to authorities. It also raises concerns about the vulnerability of minors and the need for greater awareness and prevention efforts around this type of predatory behavior.

The details

According to police, the victim reported the crimes to a school counselor this week, who then notified the Division of Family and Children Services and the Hall County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the assaults occurred over an extended period between January 2025 and March 2026, and that Pagan and the victim knew each other. Pagan was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held in the Hall County Jail with no bond.

  • The alleged crimes occurred between January 2025 and March 2026.
  • The victim reported the abuse to a school counselor this week.
  • Pagan was arrested on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Davis Pagan

A 31-year-old Gainesville resident who has been charged with aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, and child molestation against a minor victim he knew.

The Victim

A young female under the age of 16 who reported the alleged crimes to a school counselor.

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What’s next

Pagan is being held in the Hall County Jail with no bond, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This disturbing case underscores the need for greater awareness, education, and reporting around child sexual abuse in order to protect vulnerable minors and bring perpetrators to justice.