The Indiana State Police released information regarding an arrest of a Delphi man following an investigation by the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
The Indiana State Police stated that an investigation by the task force resulted in the arrest of Daniel James Norfleet, 55, of Delphi for charges related to possession of child pornography. The investigation reportedly ensued after a cyber tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Following an initial investigation, Indiana State Police detectives reportedly gathered enough evidence and information to obtain a search warrant for Norfleet’s residence in Delphi. On April 11, detectives executed the search warrant that led to the seizure of various items within the residence, police say.
Forensic examination for the items seized at the residence reportedly indicated possession of child sexual abuse materials, and a thorough investigation was launched into the case with the finding being presented to the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, resulting in the application and issuance of an arrest warrant for Norfleet.
Detectives obtained and served an additional search warrant alongside the arrest warrant on June 20, police say, and Norfleet was taken into custody and transported to the Carroll County Jail where he awaits the potential filing of further charges by the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office.
The charges present on the warrant include five counts of possession of child pornography, level 5 felony, and four counts of possession of child pornography, level 6 felony.
The investigation was supported by members of the Indiana State Police Digital Forensic Unit, Indiana State Police Lafayette District, Indiana State Police SWAT North Team, Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, Boone County CASE and Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Indiana State Police issued a reminder that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and charges are merely accusations of a crime.
Community members with information related to internet crimes against children is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or visit the Indiana ICAC Task Force at in.gov/isp/icactf.