On Friday, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office completed an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse of a juvenile younger than 18.
Ohio County Sheriff Tracy Beatty said the investigation revealed the incidents took place on multiple occasions from January 2016 through November 2018, in Ohio County. Beatty said investigators pinpointed a minimum of six instances in which alleged inappropriate behavior took place.
Authorities identified 43-year-old Jason Barrett, of Centertown, as the suspect and arrested Barrett on Friday afternoon.
He was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center where he has been charged with six counts of first-degree sexual abuse.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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