JPD: Arrest Made after Child Molesting Investigation

Jasper- Michael Crockett is accused of child molesting, according to police.

JPD began investigating allegations against Crockett on June 30th. As a result, probable cause was established and Crockett was arrested Thursday.

According to a release, Crockett is said to have had sexual contact with a juvenile female under 14. While being questioned at the Jasper Police Department, Crockett admitted to the allegations.

Michael Crockett faces four Level 1 Felony counts of Child Molesting and four Level 4 counts of Child Molesting.

**ALL CHARGES ARE MERE ACCUSATIONS. DEFENDANTS ARE TO BE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW**