Japer man charged with child molesting

Jasper police arrested a man on molestation charges after he allegedly admitted to them during the investigation.

On December 19, 2023, the Jasper Police Department began an investigation into allegations of child molestation. After an extensive investigation, police were able to establish probable cause that Maynard Jackson Jr., 76, of Jasper, had previous sexual contact with a male juvenile under the age of 14. 

Mr. Jackson was interviewed by detectives at the Jasper Police Department, where he admitted to the allegations brought forth by the victim, police said in a press release. 

Mr. Jackson was arrested and was charged with two counts of Class C Felony Child Molesting.