Batesville Police Investigate Alleged Child Sex Crimes

Search warrant executed at local residence, evidence seized for prosecution review

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Batesville police executed a search warrant at a local residence as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sex crimes involving a child. Multiple individuals were detained and interviewed, and evidence was seized. No arrests have been made yet, but the case has been referred to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review, with charges anticipated.

Why it matters

Allegations of child sex crimes are extremely serious and concerning for any community. This investigation highlights the important work of law enforcement and task forces like ICAC to proactively address such allegations and protect vulnerable members of society.

The details

Acting on information from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, Batesville police executed a court-authorized search warrant at a local residence. During the search, multiple individuals were detained and interviewed, and evidence was seized. The case has now been referred to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review, with charges expected.

  • On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the search warrant was executed.

The players

Batesville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency conducting the investigation and executing the search warrant.

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force

A multi-agency task force that provided information leading to the investigation.

16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office

The office that will review the evidence collected and determine if charges should be filed.

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What’s next

The 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office will review the evidence collected and determine if charges should be filed.

The takeaway

This investigation highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and task forces to address allegations of child sex crimes and protect vulnerable members of the community. The case will now proceed through the judicial system for further review and potential prosecution.