POLAND, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana State Police arrested a man from Poland, Indiana after receiving information that a girl under 14 had been molested.
According to the press release, the investigation revealed that 42-year-old Thomas Edenfield Jr. of Poland allegedly molested her. After reviewing the evidence, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant which was granted March 13. The release states that Edenfield was arrested over the weekend by the U.S. Marshals Task Force with no incidents. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond in Clay County Jail.
Edenfield is being charged with child molesting where the defendant is at least 21 years of age which is a class one felony, vicarious sexual gratification victim under the age of 14 which is a class four felony, child solicitation victim under the age of 14 to engage in fondling/touch which is a class five felony, and possession of child pornography which is a class six felony.
