Hospers Man Accused Of Sexual Contact With A Minor

Hospers, Iowa — A Hospers man is behind bars, accused of sexual contact with a minor.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office tells us that they arrested 35-year-old Andrew Joslin of Hospers on Tuesday.

The arrest stemmed from a report stating that Joslin solicited a minor female for inappropriate sexual contact. Upon further investigation, deputies believe that Joslin had sexual contact with the minor at a Hospers residence.

Joslin was transported to the Sioux County Jail where he was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of third degree sexual abuse, both class C felonies. If convicted on a class C felony charge, Joslin could face up to ten years in prison on each charge. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of lascivious conduct with a minor.

The sheriff’s office says the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services assisted them.

The case remains under investigation.

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