Arrest Made In Child Sex Abuse Case

HOOVER, AL — Hoover police have made an arrest in a case involving sexual abuse of a child after an investigation that began in July. Jason Matthew Baunach, 42, was arrested July 29 and charged with violating the conditions of the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act, then was charged Thursday with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.

The Hoover Police Special Victims Unit conducted with a minor who disclosed they had been sexually abused by a relative. Further investigation revealed Baunach was required to register as a sex offender due to a 2019 conviction in Kentucky of sexual abuse.

Baunach remains incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling $150,000. Additional charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Det. Marcus Byner at 205-444-7893.