CARROLL CO. – Members of the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted an investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Daniel James Norfleet, 55, of Delphi, Indiana.
The investigation began following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). After an extensive investigation, detectives gathered sufficient information to obtain a search warrant for Norfleet’s residence.
On April 11, 2023, detectives executed the search warrant, leading to the seizure of various items from Norfleet’s home. Forensic examinations of the seized items indicated possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Following a thorough investigation, the findings were presented to the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, who applied for and issued an arrest warrant for Norfleet.
Subsequently, detectives obtained and served an additional search warrant along with the arrest warrant on June 20, 2024. Norfleet was safely taken into custody and transported to the Carroll County Jail on five counts of possession of child pornography, a Level 5 felony, and four counts of possession of child pornography.
The Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office will determine if further charges are warranted.
Members of the Indiana State Police Digital Forensic Unit, Indiana State Police Lafayette District, Indiana State Police SWAT North Team, Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, Boone County CASE, and Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office supported the investigation.
Anyone with information related to internet crimes against children is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or visit the Indiana ICAC Task Force website: https://www.in.gov/isp/icactf/
