The Starke County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation into a report of an alleged relationship between an adult male and a juvenile female.

The Sheriff's Department says detectives conducted interviews and obtained evidence in the case and presented it to the Starke County Prosecutor’s office.

As a result of the investigation, Jesus A. Pedroza Jr., 43, of North Judson, was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor which is a Level 4 felony.

Pedroza was booked into the Starke County Jail on Wednesday. He’s currently being held pending formal charges.