DCSO, animal control and CPS involved in adult exploitation investigation
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Five people have been charged in connection to an adult exploitation investigation in Daviess County.
Police say the months long investigation started back in April and culminated in a search warrant being executed in the 5200 block of Pleasant Valley Road.
The investigation started following the death of an adult male who lived in the home. The victim previously lived in a house at Fieldcrest Drive in Owensboro but was moved by the suspects into the home on Pleasant Valley Road.
The release goes on to say the investigation determined several legal documents including a will and property deeds had been forged by the suspects and that one of the suspects had moved into the Fieldcrest home with the victim.
Deputies say there was uninhibited access to drugs and firearms in the home, prompting Child Protective Services to be called to the scene. Two children were removed from the home. Several animals were also taken from the home due to evidence of neglect and poor living conditions.
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Jessie Hoge
Forgery 2nd Degree
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Knowingly Exploiting Adult by Person Over $300
Receiving Stolen Property $1,000 to $10,000
Cruelty to Animals 2nd Degree
Patricia Hoge
Possession of Marijauna
Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Crystal Hoge
Possession of Marijauna (Firearm Enhanced)
Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess (Firearm Enhanced)
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Brittany Gray
Forgery 2nd Degree
Cruelty to Animals 2nd Degree
Damien Moak
Endangering the Welfare of a Mino
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