A Beech Grove man is in the Marshall County Jail with a charge of unlawful entry of school property by a serious sex offender.   

On December 21, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint that a serious sex offender had gone onto the property of Culver Academy and was allegedly taking pictures of students.

Detective Les McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation.  His report was completed and submitted to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

An arrest warrant was then issued for James F. Renick, 74, of Beech Grove. Officers of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department located and arrested Renick.

Renick was transported and booked into the Marshall County Jail for a Level 6 felony.  He was initially held on a $1,500 cash bond.