Grand jury hands down four indictments

The Cole County grand jury has indicted a Jefferson City man on charges of second-degree statutory rape and second-degree child molestation for reportedly having sexual intercourse with a female under the age of 17.

According to court documents, Justin Honse, 33, of 2700 Cherry Creek Road, is believed to have committed the crime between July 4 and July 20.

A Jefferson City Police Department probable cause statement shows the victim was baby-sitting for Honse and hanging out with his children.

Others indicted this week by the grand jury included ....