A Howard County Sheriff’s Office investigator assigned to assist with the Indiana Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted an investigation related to possession of child pornography.
On September 20, investigators from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office Task Force Unit and a Kokomo Police detective conducted a search warrant at the residence of Charles Chilcott, 72, of Kokomo. During the search, investigators discovered a computer and hard drive containing thousands of images of child pornography from the ages of infants to teenage children.
Chilcott was arrested and charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography (Level 5 felony). Chilcott was held at the Howard County Criminal Justice Center.
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information should contact Detective Kysha Quirk at 765-614-3473 or by submitting a tip using the Howard County Sheriff's office app or at www.sheriff.howardcountyin.gov
Do it Best successfully completes purchase of True Value
EPA provides $196 million loan for Indiana water projects
Indiana October 2024 Employment Report released
Gov. Holcomb, National Guard announce partnership with Saudi Arabia
Indiana highlights business owners, state’s historic investments in entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week
Nov. 15 declared America Recycles Day by Governor Holcomb
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center announces the Corteva Coliseum
