NOBLE CO. – On August 5, 2024, detectives with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) arrested a West Noble Middle School teacher on alleged charges of possession of child pornography.
This investigation by the Indiana State Police ICAC Task Force began when a tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip ultimately led to the Indiana State Police serving a search warrant at a residence in the 6000 block of West County Road 500 North in Ligonier, IN.
As a result of the investigation, Greg Riegsecker, 57, of Ligonier, was taken into custody and arrested on preliminary charges of possession of child pornography, a level 5 Felony, and two counts of possession of child pornography, both Level 6 felonies.
Of public concern, it should be noted that Greg Riegsecker is employed as a middle school teacher at West Noble Middle School. However, it should also be noted that the investigation has not revealed any evidence that would suggest any local children were involved or depicted in the alleged crimes. The investigation is ongoing.
Riegsecker was transported to the Noble County Jail and booked into the custody of jail staff pending an initial court appearance, which is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, August 7th, at 12:50 p.m. in the Noble Circuit Court.
The Indiana State Police oversees the ICAC Task Force, a multi-agency task force that investigates allegations of using the internet to exploit or entice children sexually. The ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The NCMEC website can be accessed through the ICAC Task Force website https://www.in.gov/isp/icactf/ .
During this investigation, the Indiana State Police was assisted by the Noble County Prosecutor’s Office, Noble County Sheriff’s Office, Ligonier Police Department, and the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations Taskforce.
