Rensselaer, IN – A DeMotte man was taken into custody this week after investigators served a felony arrest warrant connected to multiple alleged child molesting incidents dating back to 2018 and 2020, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the department, deputies arrested 39-year-old Ryon S. Justice on November 16, 2025, at the Jasper County Detention Center. The arrest stems from an outstanding warrant issued on September 30, 2025, following a lengthy investigation that included forensic interviews with two alleged victims.
According to officials, the warrant outlines several charges. The 2018 case includes three counts of Level 1 felony child molesting involving a defendant under 21, along with three counts of Level 4 felony child molesting involving alleged fondling of a victim younger than 14.
The 2020 case includes one count of Level 1 felony child molesting (defendant under 21) and one Level 4 felony child molesting charge involving alleged fondling of a victim under 14. Authorities say the charges were filed after detectives conducted interviews, reviewed case evidence, and coordinated with child advocacy specialists.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that all arrests and criminal accusations are preliminary. Justice is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Additional updates will be released if new information becomes available or court proceedings move forward.
Anyone with information related to this case or similar incidents is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
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