Glendale Man Accused of Procuring Indiana Juvenile for Sex, Indecent Exposure

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A 51-year-old man from Glendale, Kentucky has been arrested and charged with procuring an Indiana juvenile for sex purposes and multiple counts of indecent exposure. The investigation began after the Santa Claus Police Department in Indiana discovered the suspect procuring a minor online, leading to a search warrant at the suspect's residence where equipment used to facilitate the crimes was seized.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing threat of online predators targeting minors and the importance of law enforcement cooperation across state lines to investigate and prosecute these types of crimes. It also raises concerns about the accessibility of minors online and the need for greater education and safeguards to protect vulnerable youth.

The details

Kentucky State Police's Electronic Crime Branch arrested 51-year-old Christopher S. Barnes and charged him with three counts of procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means and three counts of first-degree indecent exposure. Barnes was also charged with being a fugitive from another state. The investigation began after the Santa Claus Police Department in Indiana discovered the suspect procuring a minor online, leading to the case being transferred to Kentucky authorities. A search warrant was executed at Barnes' residence in Glendale, where equipment used to facilitate the crimes was seized and taken to KSP's forensic laboratory for examination.

• On Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Kentucky State Police arrested Christopher S. Barnes.
• The investigation began after the Santa Claus Police Department in Indiana discovered the suspect procuring a minor online.

What’s next

The investigation is ongoing, and Barnes was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond.