MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — The McCracken County Sheriff's Office arrested a 24-year-old man and his grandmother on Wednesday, Jan. 10 for their alleged involvement in the sexual abuse of a minor.
According to a news release from MCSO, deputies found out 24-year-old James Robinson allegedly provided a juvenile family member with marijuana. After using the marijuana with the family member, Robinson allegedly initiated sexual contact with the relative.
After learning about the allegations against Robinson, deputies say they found out that Robinson's grandmother, 78-year-old Oretha Jeanette Snow, was also a caretaker for the juvenile. According to MCSO, Snow allegedly knew about the abuse, but failed to report it.
Both Robinson and Snow were arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Jail.
Robinson was charged with incest with a person less than 18, first degree rape, and second degree unlawful transaction with a minor. Robinson reportedly has a lengthy criminal history and was on parole at the time of his arrest, according to MCSO.
Snow was charged with failure to report child abuse.
