March 19, 2024

Mingo man faces 2 sex abuse charges

A Mingo man is charged with two counts of sexual abuse following an investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.

Lance S. Brown, Jr., 33, is accused of inappropriately touching a female victim and giving her “medicine that would help her fall asleep faster,” according to a court document. The victim, who came forward on March 14, said this was the only time she remembered Brown touching her inappropriately.

Another female victim came forward during the investigation, saying she remembered five occasions of abuse that occurred between 2009 and 2015 when the victim was between the ages of 4 and 11 years old, according to court documents.

Brown was arrested April 13 and taken to the Jasper County Jail, where he posted a $50,000 bond and was released.

On Wednesday, Brown entered a plea of not guilty.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com