Glidden Man Charged With Sex Crimes

A Glidden man, faces numerous sexual assault and child pornography charges across Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas counties. TheDailyPress reports Jack McCarty, 27, allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl he met online in late 2024, knowing her age and urging her to take the Plan B morning after pills. Ashland County charges include first-degree sexual assault of a minor and strangulation with a trial set for June 10-12th. Bayfield County charges are two counts of second-degree child sexual assault with a tria set for July 8-10th. Douglas County charges involve child enticement and possession of child pornography. McCarty pleaded not guilty in April.

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Dec. 8, 2025 4:47 PM CST
by rstuart