WELLS CO. – On Thursday, June 8, detectives with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICACTF) arrested a Wells County man on alleged charges of possession of child pornography.
In April 2023, the Indiana State Police ICACTF began their investigation into a Cyber Tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip ultimately led to a search warrant being served on a residence at 210 S. Ogden Street, Ossian, IN, by the Indiana State Police (ISP); with assistance from the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Ossian Police Department.
As a result of the investigation, Avery Bodwell, 33, of Ossian was arrested and transported to the Wells County Jail on the following preliminary charges:
Charges:
One Count: Possession of Child Pornography, Level 6 Felony
Anyone having any information related to cybercrimes against children are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or visit the NCMEC website at http://www.missingkids.com/cybertipline.
The Indiana ICACTF was assisted by the Wells County Prosecutor’s Office, United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Ossian Police Department.
