Harrison County Man Arrested for Child Molestation and other Child Sex Crimes

Lanesville- Troopers arrested a Harrison County man for multiple child sex crimes after an ISP investigation that began in July.  

Trooper Mackenzie Benham began the investigation in early July of this year after a victim contacted the police. The investigation continued over the next few months and included several interviews, including that of the suspect, Rex W. Sheckell, 57, of Lanesville, Indiana.  

During the investigation, Trooper Benham learned that the alleged molestations and other crimes occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s and allegedly occurred in Rex Sheckell's residence as well as a camp located within Harrison County.  

Based on information gathered during the investigation, Trooper Benham requested an arrest warrant for Rex Sheckell through the Harrison County Superior Court. On Thursday evening, Troopers from the Sellersburg Post arrested Rex Sheckell at his residence. Troopers then transported Sheckell to the Harrison County Jail without incident.  

Rex W. Sheckell was arrested on the following charges: 

1. Child Molesting - Level 1 Felony 1 (4 Counts)
2. Incest - Level 4 Felony 
3. Sexual Misconduct with a Minor - Level 4 Felony 
4. Incest - Victim Less Than 16 Years Old - Level 5 Felony         

If anyone has information or feels they could be a victim in relation to this case, they are encouraged to contact Trooper Mackenzie Benham at the Indiana State Police Post in Sellersburg by calling 1 -812-248-4374.