Sheridan Man Charged With Sex Crime in Worth County

GRANT CITY, MO – A Sheridan man is in custody, charged with sodomy in Worth County.

According to a probable cause affidavit by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office and filed with the court, it is alleged that 47-year old Ralph Black sexually assaulted a 7-year old and a 13-year old at his residence.

Black was charged in the Worth County Associate Circuit Court with the unclassified felony of sodomy which is punishable by five years to life in prison. He is set for arraignment on Thursday.