Lawrenceburg Police Receive Reports of Sextortion

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM

By Travis Thayer @Eagle993

Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about sextortion.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The Lawrenceburg Police Department is encouraging parents to talk to their children about sextortion.

The PD has taken several reports of sextortion in the last couple of days.

Sextortion is the practice of forcing someone to perform sexual acts, by threatening to publish naked pictures of them or sexual information about them.

Threats may include being forced to send photos, or send money, gift cards, and bitcoin.

According to LPD, many predators target young boys, but that does not mean they are the only victims.

“Please talk to your kids about this topic and check their phones/electronic devices/gaming consoles. An open and honest discussion that may be slightly uncomfortable is a minor cost to prevent the anxiety/depression/hopeless feelings that can be caused by being a victim," reads a statement from Lawrenceburg Police.

Events

Trivia Night Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of food and trivia. All proceeds go to Courier Missions.
Mar 12, 2026 at Trinity Christian Center
Beginners' Dungeons and Dragons - APL
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?
Mar 12, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
Dearborn County Soil & Water Annual Meeting
The Dearborn County Soil & Water Conservation District holds an Annual Meeting each year to reflect on the services that have been held throughout the year.
Mar 12, 2026 at 1913 Heartland Barn