SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A Spencer County man has been sentenced to prison for child molestation.

The Spencer County Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday that 35-year-old Joseph Coomes of Rockport had been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

According to prosecutors, Coomes' sentencing comes after the victim disclosed the abuse to a family member, which led to an investigation by the Spencer County Sheriff's Office.

Coomes ultimately confessed to his crimes, admitting to abusing the victim for years.

The Prosecutor's Office says Coomes will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence, and will also be required to register as a Sexually Violent Predator and Serious Sex Offender.

Prosecutor Megan Bennet and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Eric Tempel thanked the Spencer County Sheriff's Offic

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