<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4SvhNa_0wJRpWAc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4SvhNa_0wJRpWAc00" width="375" height="500" ><figcaption>James W. Gooch, Jr.</figcaption></figure><p>An elderly Gasconade County man is arrested on child sexual abuse charges.</p><p>James Gooch, Jr., of Owensville, was arrested Wednesday for statutory sodomy with a person less than 12, statutory sodomy with a person less than 14, and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.</p><p>The investigation into Gooch began earlier this month when the victim’s parents contacted investigators about allegations of sexual abuse. According to court documents, Gooch exposed himself to one of the girls, then touched them in an inappropriate manner. The other victim said Gooch touched her in an inappropriate manner later that same day. </p><p>Gooch is being held on a $75,000 bond. Investigators say this is an ongoing investigation that may involve additional victims.</p></div></body>

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Elderly Owensville man arrested for child sex crimes

An elderly Gasconade County man is arrested on child sexual abuse charges. James Gooch, Jr., of Owensville, was arrested Wednesday for statutory sodomy with a person less than 12, statutory sodomy with a person less than 14, and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15. The investigation into Gooch began...