NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Following an extensive investigation, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on Monday, March 30, arrested Gabriel Guenthenspberger, 25, of North Vernon, after receiving a cyber tip through the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Detectives executed several search warrants at a residence. They allegedly found child sex abuse material, as well as video evidence of the suspect committing lewd sexual acts with a baby calf and the family dog.
JCSO was assisted by the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Child Services throughout this investigation.
Guenthenspberger is being held in the Jennings County Jail on the following preliminary charges:
Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material (Level 4 Felony)
Bestiality (Level 6 Felony)
Chief Deputy Cody Low stated, “This investigation is still ongoing, and more charges are likely. We are grateful for the strong partnerships with fellow agencies that make cases like this possible. The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office will proactively seek out child predators and hold them accountable.”
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) Superintendent Nicole Johnson has resigned and will soon take the next step in her career at the Southwestern (Jefferson County) School System. She will start at Southwestern on October 28.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up once again with the Business Program at Indiana University Columbus to present "Futurecast 2027," the annual Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Minor league hockey is back at the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at Lincoln Park as the Indiana Sentinels opened their second season against Minnesota Northern Lights on Friday night, October 9, with a 4-2 win.
WAYNESVILLE/AZALIA, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that a section of State Road 11 in southern Bartholomew County will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday, October 13.