BOLIVAR, Mo. — Two people from Pleasant Hope are facing several felony charges after they allegedly sexually abused a juvenile girl over several months.
Clark, photo courtesy of the Polk County Jail.
According to court dockets, Daniel F. Clark, born in 1986, is charged with felonies of first-degree child molestation; enticement of a child; first-degree sexual abuse of a victim less than 14 years old; and statutory sodomy.
Jamie Lynn Lackey, a Pleasant Hope woman, is also facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she participated in the alleged sexual abuse of the victim.
The probable cause statement says the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) began investigating Clark on Tuesday, Oct. 21, after receiving a report of sexual assault involving a juvenile girl.
The statement says the girl told investigators Clark had inappropriately touched her and sent her sexually explicit text messages.
The reported abuse occurred between December 2024 and August 2025. The girl was interviewed and examined at the Child Advocacy Center in Springfield, where she gave additional details about repeated acts of abuse, per the statement.
During an interview with the PCSO, Clark allegedly admitted the victim had spent the night at his home and acknowledged inappropriate contact. He also admitted to sending her text messages, claiming they were sent accidentally, the statement says.
Clark is currently in the Polk County Jail with no bond set.
In addition, Lackey, born in 1987, is also charged with felonies of first-degree child molestation; third-degree child molestation; and sexual misconduct involving a child.
Lackey, courtesy of the Polk County Jail.
The probable cause statement says the victim alleged Lackey was aware of the abuse, present during the incidents, and became more involved over time.
The statement says Lackey later identified the victim by name during an interview at the PCSO and admitted knowing the victim’s age, stating the child “was not old enough.” Lackey also allegedly gave a written statement describing her involvement and said she had touched the child inappropriately.
Lackey confirmed details from her written statement, according to the statement.
A warrant was served for Lackey’s arrest with a $250,000 bond set.
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