Hospital called cops to report incident
(GREENSBURG, Ind.) -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of child molesting.
The investigation began when Riley Children's Hospital called the sheriff's office.
The caller said a female juvenile was being examined as a possible victim of child molestation, police said.
The crime allegedly took place in Decatur County.
Deputies served a search warrant at the home that the alleged crime happened at.
On Monday, 27-year-old Thomas Dillan Collins was arrested on suspicion of Child Molesting, Rape, Incest, Criminal Confinement, and Intimidation.
Collins is currently incarcerated at the Decatur County Detention Center and awaiting his initial appearance in court.
Sheriff Meyerrose credits the following people and organizations for their work on the case:
Det. Jean Burkert, Decatur County Sheriff’s Dept.
Chief Deputy Eric Blodgett, Decatur County Sheriff's Dept.
Cpl Pat Richards, Decatur County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy Billy Pruitt, Decatur County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy Curt Harry, Decatur County Sheriff's Dept.
Decatur County Communications
Department of Child Services
The staff at the Center of Hope at Riley Hospital
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana
The Decatur County Prosecutors Office.
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