DECATUR, IN - Early Monday morning at approximately 12:30am, Indiana State Police Trooper Anthony Repass turned an otherwise “routine” traffic stop for speeding, into the subsequent arrest of the driver for possession of child pornography. Gabriel Kruchkow, 18, of Berne, was stopped by Trooper Repass for an observed speeding violation on US27 in Decatur.
During the course of the traffic stop, a consensual search of Kruchkow’s vehicle ultimately led to the discovery of material that was pornographic in nature, which led Repass to take more in depth investigative measures.
Kruchkow was transported to the Adams County Sheriff’s department for further questioning. At the conclusion of the investigation, enough information had been established to substantiate the arrest of Kruchkow on preliminary charges related to the possession of child pornography. Kruchkow was placed under arrest and booked into custody of the Adams County jail, where he was to be held pending an initial hearing on the matter.
Trooper Repass was assisted in this investigation by Trooper Casey Witzigreuter, and Deputy Ty Hanni of the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. Although an arrest was made in this case, this is considered an active investigation that may develop further.
As such, there is no further information to release at this time, so as not to compromise future investigative leads.
Anyone having any information related to cyber-crimes against children are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or visit the NCMEC website at http://www.missingkids.com/cybertipline.
(03-27-2024) Bronson Applying For Grants For Trail Project
(03-27-2024) CHA Encourages People To Know Their Measles Vaccination Status
(03-27-2024) PHHS Name Smith And Severe As Class Of 2024 Co-Valedictorians
(03-27-2024) A Portion Of Fremont On A Boil Water Advisory
(03-27-2024) Demolition Begins On Historic Auburn Hotel
(03-26-2024) Steuben County RAD Rape Defense Course
(03-26-2024) NE Indiana Unemployment Up From January To February
(03-26-2024) LaGrange County Chamber Hosting Meet The Candidates Forum
(03-26-2024) Quincy Woman Returned To Michigan To Face Charges For Two State Chase
(03-25-2024) LaGrange County Sheriff Corporal Houser Retires After 28 Years
(03-25-2024) CR 200 N Road Closure Beginning April 1
(03-25-2024) Auburn Woman Hits Light Pole Then Flees The Scene
(03-23-2024) Angola Main Street Receives Portion Of $12M T-Mobile Grant
(03-23-2024) Michigan Man Pleads To Kidnapping And Killing Girl
(03-22-2024) MSP Kill Coldwater Man After Alleged Confrontation With AR Style Rifle
(03-22-2024) Poverty Simulation Leads To Survey With Steuben County Community Foundation
(03-21-2024) Charges Filled Against Union City Man For November Shooting
(03-20-2024) Hamilton Teen Killed In Single-Vehicle Accident
(03-20-2024) One Person Seriously Injured In Six Vehicle Crash In Elkhart
(03-20-2024) MSP Investigating Officer Involved Fatal Shooting