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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Maine State Police are announcing the arrest of a 40-year-old Livermore Falls man in a months-long child sex investigation.

Police say Jabob Hiscob was arrested on Wednesday on charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Possession of Sexually Explicit Material.

They’re asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

They’re offering a link to make an anonymous tip here.

Maine State Police say four agencies were involved in the months-long investigation, including  the MSP Computer Crimes Unit, Sabattus Police Department, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Warden’s Service.

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