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Cass County man arrested on child molesting, drug charges

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CASS COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Galveston man Wednesday morning for child molesting after a nine-month investigation.

Jerry Norris, 61, was booked into jail for:

  • Child Molesting (2 counts), A Felony
  • Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, B Felony
  • Child Molesting, C Felony
  • Attempted Child Exploitation, C Felony
  • Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors, D Felony
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, A Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Marijuana, B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia, C Misdemeanor

ISP says the investigation began in March 2024 after a tip that Norris allegedly had improper contact with a juvenile in Cass County.

During a search warrant, ISP said officers located multiple electronic devices, suspected marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

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