A Mentone man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following a child exploitation investigation involving cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
According to the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, investigators received multiple cyber tips in August 2024 related to suspected child sexual abuse material.
Following an investigation, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office issued a search warrant on October 22, 2025, for 38-year-old William Kollman of Mentone. The warrant was served by ICAC investigators and troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post.
During the search, investigators seized multiple electronic devices. A forensic examination was later completed, and the findings were submitted to the prosecutor’s office for review.
After examining the evidence, prosecutors issued an arrest warrant on January 28, 2026. Kollman turned himself in to the Kosciusko County Jail the following day.
Kollman is charged with Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 6 felony, and Voyeurism, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the Warsaw Times Union.
The investigation involved assistance from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office and Indiana State Police troopers, who supported ICAC Task Force investigators throughout the case.
