GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — A former law enforcement officer from New Palestine has been arrested on allegations of child molestation, according to a news release issued Thursday from the Indiana State Police.
David McDaniel, 54, was arrested Thursday, following a state police investigation that began July 9.
Detectives had received information regarding incidents of child sexual abuse that allegedly happened several years ago. After conducting interviews and gathering evidence, detectives served a search warrant Tuesday on McDaniel’s home.
McDaniel is accused of committing the crimes while he was employed as a police officer.
He remained in the Hancock County jail on Thursday night. The Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office was reviewing the case to consider formal charges.
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