Tell City man behind bars on child sex charges, six felonies

Perry Co., Ind. - A 19-year-old  Tell City man is behind bars for child sex crimes.


Per an Indiana State Police press release, Trevor D. Sturgeon, 19, of Tell City, was arrested on six felony counts and taken to the Perry County Jail.

The full press release from ISP can be found below:

In June 2026, Indiana State Police Detective Ryan Conrad initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information alleging that Trevor Sturgeon, 19, of Tell City had  molested a child.

On July 23, 2026, Detective Conrad presented the results of the investigation to the Perry County Prosecutor and submitted a probable cause affidavit to the Perry County Circuit Court. The court subsequently issued an arrest warrant for Sturgeon. Sturgeon was taken into custody without incident by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.

Sturgeon is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Jail.

Arrested and Charges:
  • Trevor D. Sturgeon, 19, Tell City, IN
  1. Child Molesting - Level 3 Felony
  2. Child Molesting, / Fondling – Level 4 Felony
  3. Child Solicitation – Level 5 Felony
  4. Promotion of Child Sexual Trafficking (15 Counts) – Level 3 Felony
  5. Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material (15 Counts) – Level 4 Felony
  6. Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors (15 Counts) – Level 6 Felony

Investigating Officers: Detective Ryan Conrad

Assisting in the investigation were the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Prosecutor’s Office and Perry County Division of Child Services.