MARION COUNTY, IL — A 54-year-old Patoka man was reportedly arrested over the holiday weekend on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, detectives arrested Darrin Jenkins after two alleged victims provided information of alleged assaults. A 17-year-old female reportedly told detectives Jenkins had been sexually assaulting her since she was 8-years-old until last year. During the investigation, a second possible victim was discovered. When deputies contacted the 33-year-old woman she reportedly told detectives Jenkins had sexually assaulted from the time she was six until she was 10-years-old. Jenkins reportedly knew both females personally and the alleged incidents all happened at his home.

He was taken to the Marion County Jail where he awaits the formal filing of charges. The investigation is ongoing.

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