MONROE COUNTY- On July 7, Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were made aware of an alleged previous crime of child molestation. An investigation ensued over the next several days, and Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office conducted numerous interviews. On July 11, 2025, Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradley R. Kale, age 38, of Ellettsville, on the charge of Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony. Kale was booked into the Monroe County Jail. This investigation is ongoing.
Charges listed are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Questions on this matter should be referred to Det. Lt. Jennifer Allen with the Monroe County Sheriff’s
Office (812) 335-7230.


