Sullivan County - Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on May 9, 2024, after receiving information that a female, under the age of 14, had been molested. 

The investigation revealed that Thomas M. Salyers, age 49, of Farmersburg, Indiana, allegedly molested a female under the age of 14. 

After reviewing the investigation, Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler requested an arrest warrant for Salyers.  Sullivan County Superior Court granted an arrest warrant on May 29, 2024.  Salyers was arrested today by Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville State Police Post without incident. He is currently being detained in the Sullivan County Jail without bond.  

Investigating Officer:  Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville Post. 

Assisting Agency: Sullivan County Department of Child Services.   

Arrested and Charges:  Thomas M. Salyers, 49, Farmersburg, IN

• Child Molesting where defendant is at least 21 years of age, Class 1 Felony 

• Child Seduction - Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, Class 2 Felony 

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.