On March 31, 2026, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services alleging child sex abuse by a family member. In the early morning hours of April 6, 2026, additional family members met with PCSO Investigator Greg Wright and raised concerns about a second allegation involving another child in the same family and the same suspect. Later that morning, Investigator Wright observed a forensic interview at the Michigan Child Advocacy Center, during which the victim provided details supporting the allegations.

That afternoon, at approximately 4:23 PM, PCSO investigators conducted a Mirandized interview with Richard Oliver McCurdy. During the interview, McCurdy confirmed both allegations and admitted to sexually abusing both victims. He was subsequently booked into the Putnam County Jail and charged with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery. His bond was set at $300,000, with a court date scheduled for July 9, 2026.

Following McCurdy’s arrest, investigators conducted two additional forensic interviews, increasing the total number of identified victims to three. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Investigator Greg Wright at (931) 528-8484.