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A Boston man was indicted for first-degree sexual abuse of a victim under 12 in Nelson Circuit Court Wednesday.

According to his indictment, Joshua M. Apted, 28, allegedly subjected a girl younger than 12 to sexual contact. Because she is younger than 12 she is incapable of consent, the indictment states.

The alleged abuse occurred sometime between Jan. 1 and July 31, 2011, according to the indictment.

Bail was set at $5,000 cash only, plus conditions. Apted’s arraignment is set for 1 p.m. Sept. 22.

Note: The indictment of a person by a grand jury or otherwise is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The following people have been indicted by a Nelson County grand jury.  They are set for arraignment in Nelson Circuit Court Sept. 22.

Due to state guidelines, computer records no longer list dates of birth or addresses. In order to identify individuals, The Kentucky Standard will list the year of birth following the name.

Karen D. Hicks, 1973, speed, $163.

Richard E. Swindler, 60, speed, $143 plus state traffic school.

Jami L. Chesser, 1986, disregarding traffic control device, $163.

Lewis S. Payton, 1966, possession of open alcohol beverage container, $193.

Edwin L. Taylor, 1975, no seat belt, $25.

Michael J. Smith, 1979, no seat belt, $25.

The Joint City-County Planning Commission has issued the following zoning compliance permits:

Week of Aug. 15, 2011:

Helen Stansbury, 305 South Center Avenue, accessory.

Pen Bogert, 201 South First Street, alteration.

Chad Mattingly, 3030 Poplar Flat Road, accessory.

Anne Rossoll, 9580 Louisville Road, Cox’s Creek, accessory.

Crown Castle/Dianne Gerhold, 720 South S. Gregory Church Road, Cox’s Creek, telecommunications facility alteration.