77 Year-Old Man Charged With Molesting Teen In Jasper County:

Winston Wayne Carter (mug shot JCSO)

An elderly man from Carthage was arrested last week (03-24-11) for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old female relative.

Jasper County deputies took Winston Wayne Carter, 77, into custody at his home at 9713 Kafir Road the same day the allegations surfaced.  Carter is now facing charges of second-degree statutory sodomy.

For security reasons, Carter was taken to the Barton County Jail where he posted $2,500 bond.