Detectives with the Indiana State Police – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) in Sellersburg began an investigation in December of 2024 after receiving a cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The cyber tip report indicated that a specific account was possibly used to transmit child pornography images or video files.  

On Tuesday, acting on information gathered in the initial investigation, detectives conducted a traffic stop on 26-year-old Trevor Lee Slaughter, of Otisco, Indiana, while Slaughter was driving in downtown Clarksville. A search warrant obtained in reference to the investigation was served at the time of the traffic stop. After the stop and ensuing investigation, detectives with the ISP ICAC task force arrested Trevor Slaughter on thirty preliminary charges of possession of child pornography. Each of the initial charges is a level 5 Felony. Trevor Slaughter was transported to the Clark County Jail without further incident.

All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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The investigation originated from a cybertip report received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and was initially pursued by the Blackford County Sheriff’s Office. When detectives determined the alleged criminal activity was centered in Jay County, the case was transferred to the Indiana State Police for further investigation.

Throughout a five-month investigation, detectives identified a suspect residing near the 800 block of East Race Street in Portland who was believed to be in possession of child pornography. Upon executing a search warrant at the residence, authorities discovered and seized narcotic drugs, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

During the operation, detectives arrested Robert John McFarland of Portland, who was present at the scene.

Further investigation revealed that McFarland was employed as the EMS Director for Jay County EMS and served as a volunteer teacher with the Jay County School Corporation.

McFarland was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jay County Jail. He faces the following preliminary charges:

• Possession of a Narcotic Drug – Level 5 Felony (IC 35-48-4-6(b)(1))
• Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle – Level 6 Felony (IC 16-42-19-18)
• Theft – Level 6 Felony (IC 35-43-4-2(1)(A))
• Official Misconduct – Level 6 Felony (IC 35-44.1-1-1)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor (IC 35-48-4-8.3)
• Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor (IC 35-48-4-11)

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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On February 20, 2025, the investigators, which included Indiana State Police SWAT, the Bluffton Police Department, and the FBI, served a search warrant at an address on Franklin Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While serving the warrant, another victim of human trafficking was recovered. The victim was offered services and medical attention. During the investigation at the Fort Wayne address detectives also found an amount of suspected fentanyl.

With the cooperation of the initial victim, it was determined that Leticia Granados and Harley Cooley were involved in online solicitation of the child and themselves. It was also discovered that there are other victims involved.

Indiana State Police is actively seeking out other victims. If anyone has information involving Leticia Granados or Harley Cooley having contact with victims for sex trafficking, please contact the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post at 260-432-8661.

Leticia Granados (21) of Fort Wayne was arrested for:

• Promotion of Human Sex Trafficking of a Child a Level 3 Felony—2 Counts.
• Child Exploitation-Production of Child Pornography Level 5 Felony—1 Count.

Harley Cooley (20) of Fort Wayne was arrested for:

• Promotion of Human Sex Trafficking of a Child a Level 3 Felony—2 Counts.
• Child Exploitation-Production of Child Pornography Level 5 Felony—1 Count.

*All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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