Scott County man charged with sex crime

BENTON -- A Scott County man faces charges for a sex crime.

Todd Michael Kluesner, 41, of rural Scott City is charged with the unclassified felony of attempted statutory sodomy in the first degree-attempted deviant sexual intercourse with another person under 14 years old and the Class A misdemeanor of assault in the third degree.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Deputy Zac Harris assisted the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division in reference to allegations of molestation.

According to the initial report, Kluesner had sexual contact with a family member under the age of 14. Harris believed probable cause existed to make an arrest in the case. Harris drove to the Scott City residence where Kluesner was arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail pending the filing of formal charges.

Det. Jessica Martin assisted with the investigation, and a safe exam was scheduled at the Beacon Health Center for Wednesday. After the exam was completed and further information was provided, formal charges were filed by Scott County Prosecutor Paul Boyd.

Kluesner remained in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond has been set by the court at $15,000 cash only.