Bairdstown mayor found guilty in sexting case

1/28/2011

BOWLING GREEN — The mayor of the Wood County village of Bairdstown pleaded no contest and was found guilty Friday of disseminating matter harmful to a juvenile.

Christopher Barringer, 52, is to be sentenced March 25 in Bowling Green Municipal Court. Mr. Barringer admitted he forwarded a text message with an image of male genitalia to a 13-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy.

He faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.