BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office arrested four people on human trafficking and rape charges.
The arrests Tuesday and Wednesday were the result of an extensive investigation, according to the sheriff's office.
Court documents obtained by 13News show the investigation began after a woman gave birth at Columbus Regional Hospital. That woman is said to have the cognitive function of a toddler and unable to consent to a sexual relationship.
Police began investigating and spoke to the adults the woman was in the care of at the time.
According to court documents, Brandon Jacobs and Christopher Lovell, both from Jonesville, Indiana, admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim. Additionally, Christina Moffatt, of Jonesville, allegedly admitted to sexual acts with the victim.
Lovell allegedly admitted to transporting the victim to Jon Arnold's house in Salem, Indiana, for Arnold to have sexual intercourse with the victim "so many times month for $600 month," according to court documents.
Moffatt also allegedly had photos and videos of the victim engaged in sex acts and used a "chat line" and an OnlyFans account to distribute the material.
"I am continuously shocked at the deplorable actions of some individuals who would take advantage of and abuse others for their personal gain or desires," Sheriff Chris Lane said. "These investigations are some of the most difficult, on a personal level, for detectives to handle."
All four of those arrested were held on a $450,000 bond.
Prosecutors charged Jacobs, Lovell and Moffatt with rape when victim is mentally disabled or deficient and promotion of human sex trafficking. Arnold was charged with rape when victim is mentally disabled or deficient and human trafficking.
Their initial hearings are all scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.