Mt. Vernon Man Arrested for Child Molesting
Posey County –
Indiana State Police Detective Wes Kuykendall initiated a criminal
investigation on February 26th after receiving information that a Posey County
male juvenile had allegedly been sexually abused several years ago by Dylan
Cooper, 23, of Mt. Vernon.
During the
investigation it was revealed that between 2014 and 2015, Cooper had allegedly
fondled the victim on several occasions.
At the time of the alleged incidents, the victim was under the age of 14
and Cooper was at least 18 years of age.
At approximately
2:20 this afternoon, Detective Kuykendall served an arrest warrant on Cooper
after he agreed to turn himself in at the Posey County Jail. Cooper is
currently being held on a $25,000 cash bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Dylan Cooper, 23, of Mt. Vernon, IN
- Count 1 Child Molesting, Level 3 Felony
- Count 2 Child Molesting, Level 4 Felony
- Count 3 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Level 5 Felony
Investigating
Officer: Detective Wes Kuykendall, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency:
Indiana Department of Child Services
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All criminal defendants are to be presumed
innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court
of law.
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