Press Release

Aaron Burchett (InkFreeNews file photo)

WARSAW — On Oct. 26, detectives with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested a Warsaw man on alleged charges of possession of child pornography.

This investigation by the ISP ICAC Task Force began when a tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip ultimately led to a search warrant being served on a residence at 3762 W. Old Road 30 Lot 702, Warsaw, by ISP.

While serving this search warrant, troopers also found suspected methamphetamine, THC oil, synthetic marijuana, syringes, numerous pills, a shotgun, a handgun, drug paraphernalia, and drug packaging materials.

As a result of the investigation, Aaron Burchett, 35, was arrested for possession of child pornography, dealing in a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of marijuana, possession of a hypodermic syringe, possession of paraphernalia, and maintaining a common nuisance. Burchett was taken to the Kosciusko County Jail.

ISP oversees the ICAC Task Force, a multi-agency task force that investigates allegations of using the Internet to sexually exploit or entice children.

The ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against children to NCMEC. The NCMEC website can be accessed through the ICAC Task Force website.

ISP was assisted by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw Police Department, United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Customs and Border Patrol.

Pictured are illegal items seized during Burchett’s arrest. Photo provided by Indiana State Police.