A warrant was issued yesterday (Thursday) for the arrest of a Jasonville man accused of child molesting, a Level 3 felony. A second warrant for his arrest was issued earlier today (Friday) on a charge of disseminating matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony.
Jacob Riley Roger James Turney, also known as JR Turney, 19, Jasonville, has been under investigation by Investigator Julie Criger of the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office since May when a family case manager from the Greene County Department of Child Services (DCS) requested her assistance in a case of child molesting.
DCS had received a report that Turney had touched a juvenile victim inappropriately and a forensic interview with the victim was scheduled to take place at Susie’s Place.
Criger’s report shows the victim, who was 12 years old at the time of the incident, was able to describe what happened in detail. During the course of the investigation, family members and others were also interviewed along with Turney.
According to Criger’s report, Turney denied the accusations at first, then admitted his actions.
The alleged incident took place at a residence in Jasonville where the victim was visiting a friend and Turney was also there. He’s accused of telling the victim to remove clothing then proceeding to touch and violate the victim while masturbating.
The first criminal case was filed against Turney yesterday, Thursday, September 9, in Greene Circuit Court, and the warrant was issued the same day.
In this case he’s facing one count of child molesting, a Level 3 felony.
Then today, Friday, September 10, another criminal case was filed against Turney in Greene Superior Court.
In this case, Turney is facing a charge of dissemination of matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony. This one was investigated by Officer Andrew Duguay of the Jasonville Police Department.
Officer Duguay was dispatched last May to a residence in Jasonville after JPD got a report that a juvenile had received pornographic material from a 19-year-old.
When Officer Duguay arrived, the caller explained her 12-year-old child had received a picture of a penis through the child’s Snapchat app and the child had taken a screenshot of the picture. The child said it came from someone with the Snapchat handle of Jacobreily and the child described him as a tall, skinny person with blonde hair and a speech impediment who rode a mountain bike around town and lived near the junkyard.
Officer Duguay said he knew Investigator Julie Criger had interviewed someone at the Jasonville Police Department who matched the description and he was able to identify the suspect as Turney.
According to Officer Duguay, when he interviewed Turney, Turney admitted sending lewd photos via Snapchat but would not say who he sent them to.
The second warrant for Turney’s arrest was issued earlier today.
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Kenny "Bud" L. Stantz, age 62, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 8:45 am on Friday, February 7, 2025, at The Waters of Martinsville. He was born in Sullivan, IN on April 9, 1962, the son of Kenneth, Sr. & Linda (Orman) Stantz.
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Patricia L. ‘Pat’ Morrison, 76, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 13, 1948 in Washington, Indiana, to Joseph and Madeline Lola (Whittenmier) Brothers. Pat married her husband, Lester W. Morrison, on February 17, 1968.
Karen L. McCombs, 87, of Linton Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on November 15, 1937 in Linton to John W. and Dorothy Ann (Sharp) West. Karen married Raymond T. McCombs on October 16, 1955.
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Jasonville man accused of child molesting in one case, sending pornographic picture in another
/ Anna RochelleA warrant was issued yesterday (Thursday) for the arrest of a Jasonville man accused of child molesting, a Level 3 felony. A second warrant for his arrest was issued earlier today (Friday) on a charge of disseminating matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony.
Jacob Riley Roger James Turney, also known as JR Turney, 19, Jasonville, has been under investigation by Investigator Julie Criger of the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office since May when a family case manager from the Greene County Department of Child Services (DCS) requested her assistance in a case of child molesting.
DCS had received a report that Turney had touched a juvenile victim inappropriately and a forensic interview with the victim was scheduled to take place at Susie’s Place.
Criger’s report shows the victim, who was 12 years old at the time of the incident, was able to describe what happened in detail. During the course of the investigation, family members and others were also interviewed along with Turney.
According to Criger’s report, Turney denied the accusations at first, then admitted his actions.
The alleged incident took place at a residence in Jasonville where the victim was visiting a friend and Turney was also there. He’s accused of telling the victim to remove clothing then proceeding to touch and violate the victim while masturbating.
The first criminal case was filed against Turney yesterday, Thursday, September 9, in Greene Circuit Court, and the warrant was issued the same day.
In this case he’s facing one count of child molesting, a Level 3 felony.
Then today, Friday, September 10, another criminal case was filed against Turney in Greene Superior Court.
In this case, Turney is facing a charge of dissemination of matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony. This one was investigated by Officer Andrew Duguay of the Jasonville Police Department.
Officer Duguay was dispatched last May to a residence in Jasonville after JPD got a report that a juvenile had received pornographic material from a 19-year-old.
When Officer Duguay arrived, the caller explained her 12-year-old child had received a picture of a penis through the child’s Snapchat app and the child had taken a screenshot of the picture. The child said it came from someone with the Snapchat handle of Jacobreily and the child described him as a tall, skinny person with blonde hair and a speech impediment who rode a mountain bike around town and lived near the junkyard.
Officer Duguay said he knew Investigator Julie Criger had interviewed someone at the Jasonville Police Department who matched the description and he was able to identify the suspect as Turney.
According to Officer Duguay, when he interviewed Turney, Turney admitted sending lewd photos via Snapchat but would not say who he sent them to.
The second warrant for Turney’s arrest was issued earlier today.
GreeneStreets
GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 68 calls and incidents from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, including:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025:
Latest Activity Logs
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 111 calls and incidents from Monday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 58 calls and incidents from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Feb. 10-Feb. 14, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Feb. 10-Feb. 14, 2025:
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List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Feb. 3-Feb. 7, 2025:
Latest Obituaries
Jerry Lee Newsom, age 81, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 4:15 PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Linton on August 22, 1943, the son of Robert and Geneva (Scott) Newsom.
Janet McCarter, age 89, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 2:24 am on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Lake County, IN on December 11, 1935, the daughter of Benham & Josie (Mitten) Williams.
Kenny "Bud" L. Stantz, age 62, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 8:45 am on Friday, February 7, 2025, at The Waters of Martinsville. He was born in Sullivan, IN on April 9, 1962, the son of Kenneth, Sr. & Linda (Orman) Stantz.
Rosettia Ellis, age 66, of Linton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Burksville, Kentucky on August 29, 1958, the daughter of Peyton and Lora (Booher) Anderson.
Reva Pauline Wells Thatcher, 93, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 27, 1931, near Arney in Owen County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dennis "Jake" and Ona (White) Wells. Pauline, as she was affectionately known, was a hardworking and dedicated woman who, alongside her husband Fletcher Thatcher Jr., owned and operated Thatcher Feed and Grain in Worthington for many years.
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Houston Dwayne Hinkle who went home to be with Jesus on February 2, at just 10 months old. Though his time on earth was brief, his life was filled with love, courage, and the undeniable presence of God’s grace.
Patricia L. ‘Pat’ Morrison, 76, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 13, 1948 in Washington, Indiana, to Joseph and Madeline Lola (Whittenmier) Brothers. Pat married her husband, Lester W. Morrison, on February 17, 1968.
Karen L. McCombs, 87, of Linton Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on November 15, 1937 in Linton to John W. and Dorothy Ann (Sharp) West. Karen married Raymond T. McCombs on October 16, 1955.
Carole Lee Brewer, 82, of Linton, Indiana, passed from this life, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on April 24, 1942 in Linton to Fred E. and Betty E. (Jerrels) Tincher. Carole married the love of her life, Jackie L. Brewer, on June 14, 1957.
Daniel D. Evol, 72, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 10:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
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