Local Man Arrested After Investigation Finds Child Exploitation Material

Huntingburg Police Department detectives arrested Keyen Reutepohler of Jasper after an investigation prompted by a Cyber Tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led officers to child sex abuse material. Officials say investigators traced uploaded files to a Kik account and obtained further evidence of child exploitation, child solicitation, and distribution of obscene matter through search warrants directed at electronic service providers.

Search warrants were executed on November 12 in both Jasper and Huntingburg, and police report that additional evidence was seized during those actions. Reutepohler was taken into custody and booked into the Dubois County Security Center on multiple counts. The charges listed by law enforcement include 4 counts of child exploitation possession of child sex abuse material as level 4 felonies, 5 counts of child exploitation possession of child sex abuse material as level 5 felonies, 1 count of child solicitation as a level 5 felony, and 3 counts of distribution of obscene matter as misdemeanors.

The investigation underscores the role of national tip lines and digital partnerships in uncovering online exploitation. Police identified the initial report through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and search warrants for electronic service providers produced additional evidence forming the basis for criminal charges. The case was reported by regional media with a police provided photo accompanying coverage.

For Dubois County residents, the arrest carries several implications. It reflects active local policing and the capacity of investigators to follow digital leads into criminal cases. It also emphasizes the continuing presence of online risks for children and points to the importance of reporting suspected exploitation to authorities or national reporting systems. Parents, educators, and community organizations may view the case as a reminder to review online safety practices and to engage with available resources to recognize and report suspicious activity.

Legally the charged felonies are serious under state law and will proceed through the Dubois County court system. Prosecutors will determine formal filings and next steps, and defendants are entitled to due process. The investigation also demonstrates the intersection of local policing, federal reporting systems, and cooperation with technology companies when pursuing allegations of online child exploitation.

Local law enforcement agencies encourage residents to report tips and to contact the Huntingburg Police Department or appropriate state and national agencies with information that could prevent harm. The community can expect further announcements as court proceedings move forward and as investigators complete their review of seized materials.