The Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has arrested a 42-year-old Bloomington man following a month long investigation.
The task force is a multiagency operation overseen by Indiana State Police that investigates and prosecutes persons using the internet to sexually exploit children.
The investigation began last month when detective discovered a male suspect from Bloomington sharing child sex abuse material on a peer-to-peer file sharing network. The suspect was later identified as Matthew Martindale.
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Task force members executed a search warrant at Martindale’s home and place of work earlier this week. They examined his electronic devices and arrested him on five counts of possession of child pornography – a level 6 felony.
Martindale’s attorney did not immediately respond to comment.
