21-year-old arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – A 21-year-old was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor last week in Terre Haute.

Court documents state Jerome Wright admitted to having sexual relations with a 15-year-old (at the time of the crime) who lived in the same apartment complex.

Wright stated he had become friends with the victim’s family and knew the age of the victim.

His bond was set at $35,000 with no 10 percent allowed. A no contact order was put in place until the initial hearing.

Wright will be back in court July 11.