Gibson County – Earlier this month, Fort Branch Police and Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information that a 70-year-old Fort Branch man allegedly had a sexual relationship with a mentally disabled 17-year-old male.
During the investigation it was determined that Raymond W. Young, Jr, 70, of Fort Branch, had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male. The incident allegedly occurred at Young’s residence on September 14th. Further investigation confirmed the 17-year-old is mentally disabled.
Young was arrested at his residence this morning at approximately 9:30 without incident and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on an $8,000 cash bond.
ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• Raymond W. Young, Jr, 70, 801 East Oak Street, Apt. 1B, Eastview Apartments, Fort Branch
1. Criminal Deviate Conduct, Class B Felony
2. Child Solicitation, Class D Felony
3. Sexual Battery, Class D Felony
Investigating Officers: Officer Jeff Beck, Fort Branch Police
Detective Tobias Odom, Indiana State Police
