Madison, IN Sunny intervals 55°
Listen Live

Jennings County Man In Jail

Monday, May 17, 2021 at 3:27 PM

By Jennings County Sheriff's Press Release

North Vernon man arrested on molestation charges

Man Arrested For Child Molestation, Woman Arrested for Drugs

NORTH VERNON MAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD MOLESTATION, WOMAN FOUND WITH DRUGS

On May 17, 2021 in the morning hours, Michael Waskom (age 36, previously of North Vernon) was taken into custody at his Jefferson County residence on the charges of Child Molesting. Members of the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police executed the arrest warrant.

The arrest stems from a lengthy investigation by detectives with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office where an arrest warrant was subsequently obtained.

During the arrest, Waskom was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. A female at the residence, Amy Trowbridge (age 41 of Scipio), was also taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Both subjects were transported to the Jefferson County Jail to be held on local charges. Waskom will be transported to the Jennings County Jail once the Jefferson County case is resolved.

            Photos courtesy of Jeff Co Jail

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Hanover Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Trafficking Fentanyl

This outcome reflects the importance of thorough and steadfast prosecution

General Motors sold Hoosier drivers on using OnStar then sold their data to raise rates

Attorney General Todd Rokita is driving right through this deceptive collection plan

Local Sports

IBCA Announces 2024-25 Boys Basketball All-State Teams

Several local players earned recognition.

Two local area Seniors invited to Hoosier Basketball's Top 60 Senior Workout at Marian University

Switzerland County's Cam Craig and South Ripley's Cole Henry have been invited

Local Sports for March 25, 2025

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com