Janesville woman arrested with 14-year-old runaway boy whom she apparently met via gaming

DALLAS — Prosecutors say a Wisconsin woman has been accused of meeting a 14-year-old Texas boy through online gaming and having sex with him.

Jennifer Lynn Dougherty of Janesville remains in custody pending a detention hearing Wednesday, September 23rd in Dallas.

Dougherty faces Texas charges of harboring a runaway. A federal complaint says she transported the minor to Wisconsin to engage in sexual activity.

His parents reported him missing September 12th. Prosecutors say that's when Dougherty flew to Dallas, she and the boy had sex at a hotel then both flew to Wisconsin where they continued sexual relations.

The pair returned to Texas on September 16th. Dougherty was arrested at Dallas Love Field and police recovered the boy.

Online records don't list an attorney to speak for Dougherty, whose age wasn't immediately released.