Man sentenced to 200 years in prison on child molestation and incest charges

VERMILLION CO. –  On Monday, August 14th a sentencing hearing was conducted in Vermillion Circuit Court with Honorable Judge Robert M. Hall presiding, in the State of Indiana versus Jeremy Lock.

Jeremy Lock

On May 23, 2023, Prosecutor Bruce Aukerman charged Jeremy Lock, 38, of Cayuga, with five felony counts of child molestation, incest, obstruction of justice, and possession of child pornography. 

Lock pleaded guilty to all charges. 

Vermillion Circuit Court Judge Robert M. Hall sentenced Jeremy Lock to five counts of child molestation, with 40 years on each count to run consecutive to each other.  Twelve years on the incest charge to run concurrent to the child molestation, for a total of 200 years to be served at the Indiana Department of Correction.

Angela Lock

Charges are still pending against 34-year-old Angela Lock who was arrested on charges of child molestation, incest, and possession of child pornography.

Putnamville Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn was the lead investigator.  District Commander Lieutenant David Cox commended Trooper Hahn on a thorough investigation making Vermillion County and the State of Indiana a safer place for children to live.