Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in February 2026, after receiving information that a female juvenile had been sexually abused in Clay County.
The investigation revealed that Jerry Barger, 24, of Greencastle, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a female juvenile.
After reviewing the investigation, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant for Barger. They were granted an arrest warrant by the Clay Circuit Court. Barger was served with that warrant at the Clay County Jail, where he is currently incarcerated on previous charges from another case.
Barger was charged with Sexual Misconduct with a Minor (2 counts), Level 4 Felony.
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