An illegal immigrant in Georgia is behind bars after he allegedly molested four children who were under the age of 14.

Nery Antonio Gonzalez, 36, was arrested by the Valdosta Police Department on March 14 after detectives learned that he had sexually assaulted four minors in different locations throughout the city.

The Valdosta Police Department said Gonzalez is in the United States illegally, and is originally from Guatemala.

Nery Antonio Gonzalez, 36, was arrested after allegedly molesting four minors. (Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office)

Valdosta Police Department Chief Leslie Manahan said in a statement that the four children will be traumatized for the rest of their lives.

A Valdosta Police Department vehicle blocks a road. (Valdosta Police Department)

“There are no words to describe the heartbreak of the trauma that these children faced and will live with for the rest of their lives. I am thankful that two of these victims were brave enough to let someone know, which resulted in the arrest of this predator. This was great teamwork between our agency and our community partners, to ensure these victims do not have to see this monster again,” Manahan said.