Olivet Man Indicted on Multiple Felony Sex Crimes Involving 13-Year-Old Girl

A 35-year-old Olivet man, Jacob Constant, faces multiple felony sex crime charges, including rape and incest, after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

By Freddi Hammer October 3, 2025 2:38 pm

Olivet man indicted South Dakota felony sex crimes Jacob Constant charges Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office second-degree rape charges aggravated incest case sexual contact with minor 13-year-old assault case child sex crime indictment South Dakota court documents — Metro Services

OLIVET, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A 35-year-old Olivet man, Jacob Constant, was indicted September 25th on multiple felony sex crimes after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl over several months. According to the Daily Republic, charges include two counts of second-degree rape, two counts of aggravated incest, sexual contact with a child under 16, and more. Court documents say the assaults began after explicit messages were exchanged in fall 2024 and escalated in April 2025. The Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case.

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