CLAY COUNTY – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in February 2026, after receiving information that a female juvenile had been sexually abused in Clay County.
The investigation revealed that Jerry Barger, 24, of Greencastle, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a female juvenile.
After reviewing the investigation, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant for Barger. They were granted an arrest warrant by the Clay Circuit Court, and Barger was served with that warrant at the Clay County Jail, where he is currently incarcerated on previous charges from another case.
Barger is facing new charges of two counts of sexual Misconduct with a minor, Level 4 felonies.
Investigating Officer: Indiana State Police Trooper Detectives Colton Maynor and Don Curtis, of the Putnamville State Police Post.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
