Irondale Man Arrested in Washington County Sex Crimes Investigation

Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - An Irondale man has been arrested following a lengthy investigation into sex crimes involving a young child.

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Bobby Price of Irondale was taken into custody on July 24, 2025. The investigation stems from incidents reported in 2024 that allegedly occurred between 2013 and 2018. Authorities say the victim was approximately two to seven years old at the time of the abuse.

Price is charged in Washington County Circuit Court with two counts of attempted statutory sodomy in the first degree, sexual misconduct involving a child under 15 (first offense), sexual abuse of a victim less than 14 years old, and endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree.

Bond in the case has been set at $100,000 cash only.