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Dennis Sipes and Kaci Newport (Source: Indiana State Police) By Jill Lyman | April 5, 2021 at 8:27 AM CDT - Updated April 5 at 8:27 AM
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana State Police arrested two people during an investigation Saturday in Spencer County.
Authorities say they stopped a car in Dale because they had received information that the driver, 39-year-old Dennis Sipes II, of Shoals, was a Habitual Traffic Violator with a lifetime suspension.
During the traffic stop, authorities say they found meth.
They say they became suspicious that Sipes may be involved in drug activity at that Baymont Hotel in Dale.
While investigating at the hotel, troopers say they found 27-year-old Kaci M. Newport, of Washington, and her daughter.
NEWBURGH, Ind. A Newburgh man was arrested earlier this week and remains in jail in lieu of half-million dollar bond in connection with 37 sex crime charges.
Shane Collins, 32, has been charged with two counts of level 1 felony child molesting, one count of level 4 felony child molesting and level 4 felony incest, 16 counts of level 4 child exploitation and 17 counts of level 5 felony possession of child pornography.
The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office Detectives assigned to the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a CyberTipline Report on March 29 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children showing someone in Newburgh had uploaded images and videos containing child pornography to the internet, according to a release from the Sheriff s Office.
April kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month
In 2019, the State of Indiana recorded 61 child deaths due to abuse or neglect.
Posted: Apr 1, 2021 1:12 PM
Updated: Apr 1, 2021 5:26 PM
Posted By: Staff Report
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTHI) - In 2019, the State of Indiana recorded 61 child deaths due to abuse or neglect.
April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month to bring attention to the issue.
The Indiana Department of Child Services hosted its annual prevention month kickoff on Thursday.
Several guests spoke, including Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb.
DCS says there are several ways you can help prevent abuse and neglect. If you suspect issues call 800-800-5556.
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