repostjust BECAUSE

Madison County Councilman Charged with Child Seduction

Madison County - Indiana State Police investigators initiated a criminal investigation on August 28th 2020 after receiving information involving an allegation of child seduction. The investigation conducted by Indiana State Police Detective Tony Klettheimer revealed that Steven Sumner, age 52, of Anderson, IN, had allegedly engaged in child seduction with a minor under the age of 16 and also possessed child pornography.

The extensive investigation led to multiple interviews. Investigators with the Indiana State Police Cyber Crimes Division assisted with analyzing seized electronic devices, which led to the discovery of the pornographic evidence. The collected evidence was presented to the Madison County Prosecutors Office for review. Following their review of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Sumner. He was arrested after he turned himself in at the Madison County Jail this afternoon. He is currently being held on bond. The charges against Sumner are as follows:

Arrested and Charges: Steven Sumner, 52, Anderson, IN

• Child Seduction – IC 35-42-4-7, Level 5 Felony

• Possession of Child Pornography – IC 35-42-4-4(c), Level 6 Felony

www.in.gov/isp