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Bond set at $200K for 40-year-old man accused of child molestation in Grant County

The Indiana Department of Child Services received a report on Monday, Nov. 4 alleging child molestation.
Credit: WTHR

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A 40-year-old man was arrested after being accused of child molestation in Grant County. 

The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) received a report on Monday, Nov. 4 alleging child molestation. 

The Grant County Sheriff's Office detectives, patrol deputies and DCS conducted an investigation overnight that ended with an arrest warrant issued for the suspect.

He is facing preliminary charges for child molesting, sexual misconduct and incest. All are felony charges. 

(NOTE: 13News does not name suspects until formal charges have been filed by prosecutors.)

Police said the suspect's bond was set at $200,000 cash, and he's currently being held at the Grant County Security Complex. 

If you have any information on this investigation, or other crimes against children, you can call 911 or the Grant County Sheriff Office at 765-668-8168. Anonymous tips can be made at the Grant County Crime Stoppers at 765-662-8477. 

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