A Madisonville man is in custody on charges of sexual abuse following an investigation in Madisonville.
According to a report from the Madisonville Police Department, detectives began an investigation on May 22 into allegations that sex-related crimes had been committed against a 10-year-old. Investigation revealed that 31-year-old Preston Darnell of Madisonville had allegedly, while unclothed, began watching pornographic material and committing a sexual act while the 10-year-old was in the room.
He allegedly admitted to doing this, and according to the report, admitted to knowing the child was in the room while he did it.
Darnell was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse against a victim under the age of 12 and first-degree distribution of obscene matter to a minor.