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Indiana State Police-Bloomington District 33-Bloomington, IN
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 :: 08:55 a.m. EDT

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Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Thwarts Attempted Child Molest, Solicitation

Spencer – (Owen County) Following an investigation, detectives from the Owen County Sheriff’s Department, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and the Indiana State Police arrested Barney C. Sipes, 44 of Spencer yesterday morning at the Patriot Inn. 

ARRESTED –        Barney C. Sipes, 44 of Spencer

CHARGES -           Attempted Child Molest – Level 3 Felony

                                Solicitation - Level 5 Felony 

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information regarding crimes against children is encouraged to call the Indiana State Police at the Bloomington Post at (812) 332-4411.

Tips can remain anonymous.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

PHOTO - Barney C. Sipes

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Indiana State Police-Bloomington District 33-Bloomington, IN
1500 North Packing House Road
Bloomington, IN 47404

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-332-4411

Curt Durnil
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812-332-4411

10 N Crane Ave
Spencer, IN 47460

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