Pike County –Tuesday morning, June 14, Troopers with the Indiana State Police Evansville District, Cyber Crimes Unit, and Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) arrested a 33-year-old Petersburg man for Possession of Child Pornography, Neglect of a Dependent, and Possession of Methamphetamine.
The investigation was initiated when a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was received by Indiana’s ICAC Task Force. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained through the Pike Circuit Court and served this morning at a residence located on CR325 W in Petersburg. Based on preliminary findings as a result of the search warrant, Bryan K. Robling, 33, was arrested and incarcerated at the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. Robling’s children were released to his mother.
Anyone having any information related to crimes against children are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or visit the NCMEC website at http://www.missingkids.com/home and find the link to make a CyberTipline report.
Arrested and Charges:
Bryan K. Robling, 33, Petersburg, IN
Possession of child pornography, Level 5 Felony (6 counts)
Possession of child pornography, Level 6 Felony (4 counts)
Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 Felony (3 counts)
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony (1 count)
Additional charges relating to this investigation are still pending.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law