The execution of a search warrant led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man in Lafayette for possession of child exploitation materials following an almost year-long investigation.
On Oct. 16 around 5 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department, with the aid of the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Unit and the High-Tech Crimes Unit, reportedly executed a search warrant at 1818 Underwood Street following a long-term investigation into Child Sexual Abuse Material that began in late 2023.
The search warrant reportedly led to the arrest of Tauris Shanklin, 22, who was charged with Possession of Child Pornography, a Level 5 Felony.
“The Lafayette Police Department, alongside our investigative partners, is dedicated to safeguarding the children in our community,” the department released. “Crimes against children remain a top priority, and we will continue to pursue those who exploit vulnerable members of our society.”
All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.