An 18-year-old Jasper resident, Denis Clark-Espinal, was arrested on May 14 following an investigation by the Jasper Police Department into alleged inappropriate conduct with multiple female juveniles. The investigation began on March 18 after a tip suggested Clark-Espinal may have been in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Detectives gathered evidence supporting the initial claim and, through multiple search warrants, uncovered additional victims and incriminating materials. Clark-Espinal faces a total of 27 charges, including two counts of child molesting (Level 3 Felony), four counts of attempted child molesting (Level 3 Felony), eight counts of child exploitation (Level 5 Felony), eight counts of possession of child pornography (Level 6 Felony), three counts of battery (Level 6 Felony), and two counts of intimidation (Class A Misdemeanor). He was arrested and booked into the Dubois County Security Center.
