COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Internet Crimes Against Children Section arrested a Columbus man on Tuesday following a two-month investigation into the possession of child sex abuse material.
After receiving a tip, Detective Robert Whyte began the investigation. The Child Rescue Coalition assisted Det. Whyte and they identified the potential suspect as Brian Willment, age 45, of Columbus.
A search warrant was served at Willment’s residence, where additional evidence related to the possession of child sex abuse material was allegedly discovered.
The suspect was arrested on 10, Level-5 felony charges of possession of child pornography and bestiality. He was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail and incarcerated pending an initial court appearance.
Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force were assisted by the Columbus Police Department, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, and Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Office.
ISP oversees the Indiana ICAC Task Force, a multiagency team that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to exploit or entice children sexually. It encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against kids to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The NCMEC website can also be accessed through the ICAC Task Force website.
To report a crime with your child as a victim involving the Internet or other electronic means, contact your local Indiana law enforcement agency.
