Duval County

JSO: Member of Navy arrested on child sex crime charges

John Barb (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A member of the Navy is facing child sex crime charges, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Action News Jax obtained an arrest report Thursday that states John Barb, 40, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 4. stemming from an incident that happened April of last year.

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Police said he faces two sexual battery charges and one molestation charge. The report said the victim was under the age of 12.

Action News Jax is working to learn more information. Check back for updates.


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