Clay County - Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information that a male and female, under the age of 14, had been molested. 

The information indicated that Tyler A. Maybaugh, age 34, of Brazil, Indiana, allegedly molested a male and female under the age of 14. 

After conducting forensic interviews, Putnamville detectives discussed their findings with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.  This discussion resulted in the immediate arrest today of Tyler Maybaugh.  Maybaugh was taken into custody without incident and is currently being detained at the Clay County Justice Center.

Investigating Officer:  Indiana State Police Trooper Detective Colton Maynor, assisted by Master Trooper Detective Ryan Winters and Trooper Kyle Hall of the Putnamville Post. 

Assisting Agency:  Putnam County Department of Child Services, and Susie’s Place. 

Arrested and Charges: Tyler A. Maybaugh, 34, Brazil, IN      

 Child Molestation, Class 4 Felony (3 counts)

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