NORTH VERNON, Ind. – Troopers with the Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post arrested a Jennings County man Thursday on child molesting charges. The investigation by detectives began after they were informed about allegations against Jon W. Anthony, 21, of North Vernon.
During the course of the inquiry, investigators say they determined that Anthony allegedly molested a child under the age of 14 at a location in Jackson County. ISP also says that Anthony contacted a second child under the age of 14 on social media and attempted to solicit the child for sexual contact. The investigation ultimately led to a warrant being issued for the suspect.
Anthony was taken into custody yesterday without incident at his residence. He was incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail pending his initial appearance in the Jackson County Circuit Court. Anthony was booked on one count of child molesting and one count of child solicitation, both Level 4 Felonies.
