Dubois County Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Jasper- A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a Dubois County man for possession of child pornography and dissemination of child pornography.

Detectives with the Indiana State Police - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force in Jasper began an investigation in March of 2023 after receiving a cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  The cyber tip report indicated that a specific account was possibly used to transmit child pornography images or video files.

Based on information gathered during the investigation, detectives requested a search warrant through the Dubois County Circuit Court.  As a result, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Jasper Police executed the search warrant at an address in Jasper, Indiana.

As a result of the investigation and subsequent search, Investigators arrested Bradley Atkins of Jasper.  Bradley Atkins was transported to the Dubois County jail without incident.

Charges - Possession of Child Pornography, where the child is under 12 years of age. Level 5 Felony (3 Counts)