PRESS RELEASE FROM ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF ON PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES:
On May 7, 2025, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the
-Adams County sheriff Dan mawhorr
Decatur Police Department and the Indiana State Police, executed a search
warrant at a residence in Decatur, Indiana, as part of an ongoing investigation
into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
This warrant stems from a 2024 investigation initiated by the Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. As a result of the search, Christopher Teeple, age 35, was arrested
on eleven (11) counts related to IC 35-42-4-4Child exploitation; possession of child pornography and one
count of possession of a controlled substance. Teeple is currently being held in the Adams County Jail.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting public safety and preventing crimes
against children. We will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure that those
who exploit children are held accountable.
