Big Run man charged with rape, indecent assault

BIG RUN – Several rape and indecent assault charges have been filed against a 27-year-old Big Run man.Brett Peffer is accused of sexually abusing two pre-teen children in Jefferson County.Police say an 8-year-old boy recently told his family members that Peffer had sexually assaulted... Read More.

Jefferson County man faces up to 180 years in prison

BROOKVILLE -- A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 90-to-180 years in state prison after being found guilty on 61 rape and sexual assault charges.According to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Douglas Poole was found guilty of sexually abusing a... Read More.