On March 18, 2020, the Marion Police Department (MPD) conducted an investigation of a complaint of improper touching of a child.
According to the press release, the victim claimed that they had been inappropriately touched by 44-year-old Jason Collins, of Marion. During the interview, the victim advised that another child in the home was also touched inappropriately. The child also claimed that Collins’s girlfriend, Angela Whitt, 44, of Marion, knew that these incidents were happening.
On Jan. 5, 2021, the Department of Child Services reported to Marion Police that a second victim had disclosed to another adult they were inappropriately touched by Collins.
During another interview, the second victim claimed they had been inappropriately touched by Collins on more than one occasion. The child also stated that Whitt knew what was taking place and participated in the conduct.
Both Collins and Whitt were arrested.
According to MPD, Collins is facing charges of child molesting, child neglect and incest.
Whitt is facing charges of conspiracy to commit child molesting and child neglect.
