PIKE CO. – Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation in November 2023 after receiving information that 42-year-old Lance Scott, of Winslow, had allegedly molested a child.
Indiana State Police Detective Toni Walden and Pike County Sheriff’s Detective Scott Arnold conducted the investigation and submitted their findings to the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office. After reviewing the investigation, the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges against Scott, and an arrest warrant was issued.
On Tuesday, January 16, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Scott was arrested on charges of child molesting, a Level 1 felony, and child molesting, a Level 3 felony, at his Winslow residence without incident. He is being held in the Pike County Jail.
Investigating Officers: Detective Toni Walden, Indiana State Police, and Detective Scott Arnold, Pike County Sheriff’s Department.
