Porter County man jailed on child molest charge, cops say

May 26—VALPARAISO — A 38-year-old Kouts man is in custody on allegations of child molesting, according to the Porter County Sheriff's Department.

Police said they received word early Monday afternoon about the alleged abuse at a home in rural Pleasant Township.

An investigation resulted in the arrest of Randy Deboe Jr. on felony counts of child molesting and vicarious sexual gratification, police.

Come back to nwi.com for more details as they become available.

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