Pike County – Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation in November 2023 after receiving information that Lance Scott, 42, of Winslow, had allegedly molested a child.
Indiana State Police Detective Toni Walden and Pike County Sheriff’s Detective Scott Arnold conducted the investigation and submitted their findings to the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office. After reviewing the investigation, the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges on Scott and an arrest warrant was issued.
Tuesday evening, January 16, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Scott was arrested at his Winslow residence without incident. He was taken to the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
Lance Scott, 42, Winslow, IN
Child Molesting - Defendant is at least 21 years of Age, Level 1 Felony
Child Molesting, Level 3 Felony
Investigating Officers: Detective Toni Walden, Indiana State Police
Detective Scott Arnold, Pike County Sheriff’s Office
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
