Milan Man Arrested For Child Molesting

Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7:12 AM

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

The suspect is charged with child molesting and illegally possessing firearms.

(Milan, Ind.) - A Milan man is accused of child molesting.

The Versailles Republican newspaper reports Dustin B. Crabtree, 32, has been charged with Child Molesting (level 1 felony), Child Molesting (level 3 felony), and Possession of Firearms by a Serious Violent Felon (level 4 felony).

Indiana State Police began to investigate Crabtree in January for allegations that he victimized a four-year-old child.

During an interview at his home, investigators observed multiple firearms in the home. Crabtree was prohibited from possessing guns after a 2006 conviction of Burglary (class B felony) in Dearborn County.

Crabtree was arrested on March 5th. His jury trial in Ripley Circuit Court has been scheduled for July 30.

A level 1 felony conviction carries a sentence of 20 to 40 years.

Events

Teen Content Creation - APL
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
Aug 28, 2025 at Aurora Public Library
BTL Book Club reads “The Hundred-Foot Journey” - APL, DPL, & DEPOT
Interested in joining a book club? Try our Between the Lines Book Club!
Aug 28, 2025 at Aurora Public Library
Dillsboro Storytime with Miss Tammy!
Make sure you are “On the Bus, Octopus” for Storytime this month!
Aug 28, 2025 at Dillsboro Public Library

Oldenburg Academy and Freudenfest Committee Launch Maypole Heritage Park Initiative

The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2026.

School Report Leads to Arrest of Sexually Violent Predator

School Resource Officer Alex Campbell was made aware that male subject, Brandon Strickland, who is listed as a Sexually Violent Predator, had entered on to a school property.

Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Decatur County

This investigation is ongoing and there is no further information at this time.