An Oskaloosa husband and wife are facing charges of sexual abuse. Oskaloosa Police and the Department of Criminal Investigation conducted a joint investigation into allegations against 41-year-old Dustin Flaherty and 40-year-old Sara Flaherty. Dustin Flaherty is charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse, one count of third degree sexual abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit sexual abuse. Sara Flaherty is charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse, two counts of drug distribution to a person under 18, one count of third degree sexual abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit sexual abuse.

Both Dustin and Sara Flaherty appeared before a Mahaska County magistrate this morning (5-13).  Dustin Flaherty is being held on $300,000 cash only bond; Sara Flaherty is being held on $500,000 cash only bond.  Both were also issued no contact orders regarding alleged victims.