Carthage man charged with statutory rape

 The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a statutory rape charge Monday against a Carthage man, who is being held without bond.

According to the complaint, Hoy Richard Bartlett (DOB 1989) had sexual intercourse with an underage girl December 25, 2024,

The probable cause statement indicated the rape was forcible.

(Note: The post has been changed to reflect that Bartlett is a Carthage resident.)