North Vernon man accused of having child-related material

(NORTH VERNON, Ind.) – A North Vernon man is facing charges after an investigation by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Deputies conducted a search warrant at the home of 23-year-old Ian Heer-Lynch and seized multiple electronic devices.

Heer-Lynch was arrested on the charges of Child Exploitation, Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material. 

“During an interview with Detectives, Heer-Lynch admitted to possessing and distributing CSAM through his electronic devices,” according to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office. 

Heer-Lynch was arrested and is currently being held at the Jennings County Jail.