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Newburgh man charged with child molestation

By Seth Austin,

26 days ago

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana State Police arrested a Newburgh man on Monday following an investigation into sexual offenses allegedly committed against a minor.

According to ISP, Roger Ford, 71, allegedly molested a juvenile under the age of 13-years-old during a softball pitching lesson near Lamar. He was arrested and charged with child seduction and child molestation and booked into the Spencer County Jail.

He is currently being held on bond.

This is a developing story.

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Beebz

25d ago

71 years old. How many others?

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