Spencer County, IN – A 19-year-old Dale man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into alleged child sexual assault, according to Indiana State Police.
Authorities say the investigation began on June 12, 2025, after police received a report that Conner B. Madsen had allegedly raped and molested a child. After reviewing evidence gathered by state police, the Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal criminal charges, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
According to police, Madsen was taken into custody Friday evening, October 31, around 5:45 p.m., following a traffic stop on State Road 62 in Saint Meinrad. Officials said the arrest was made without incident.
Madsen was booked into the Spencer County Jail, where he remains held without bond. He faces the following charges:
- Rape – Level 3 Felony
- Child Molesting – Level 3 Felony
- Sexual Battery – Level 6 Felony
- Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors – Level 6 Felony
The arrest involved Sergeant Teresa Vaal and the ISP SWAT team, with assistance from the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office, and Spencer County EMS.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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