BRAZIL — A multi-agency internet crimes investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Clay County man on multiple felony charges related to the possession of child pornography.
The Indiana State Police Putnamville Post announced Monday that 38-year-old Sean R. Sons of Brazil, Indiana, was taken into custody on Friday, June 12, 2026, without incident.
The case began nearly two years ago, in July 2024, when the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The digital tip flagged a specific online account that was allegedly receiving images or video files depicting the sexual exploitation of children.
ISP Detectives Don Curtis and Colton Maynor spearheaded the subsequent long-term digital forensics investigation. After uncovering evidence linking the online activity to Sons’ residence, detectives requested an arrest warrant through the Clay County Superior Court.
Sons has been formally charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, all designated as Level 5 felonies. Under Indiana law, each count of a Level 5 felony carries a potential sentencing range of one to six years in state prison.
Following his arrest, Sons was transported to the Clay County Jail, where he is currently being held on a $10,000 cash-only bond.
In light of the arrest, the Indiana ICAC Task Force is reiterating its call for Hoosiers to remain vigilant and report any suspected online exploitation, solicitation, or enticement-type crimes targeting minors. Reports can be filed securely and anonymously through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children via the official ISP portal at in.gov/ISP/icactf.
State police remind the public that if a child is the immediate victim of an internet-based or electronic crime, parents or guardians should contact their local law enforcement agency right away to initiate an investigation.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
