Putnam Co. man arrested on Sexual Misconduct with a Minor charges

PUTNAM CO., Ind. (WTHI) - One man was arrested on charges of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor out of Putnam County Tuesday evening.

Indiana State Police detectives arrested a Putnam County man on sexual allegations involving a now 15-year-old female victim in the same county.

ISP received information about, and were made aware of the problem on Monday afternoon, by the Putnam County Department of Child Services.

Detectives arrested Michael E. Fife, 20, of Reelsville, Ind. on charges of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, and Disseminating Obscene Matter or Performance to a Minor.

Upon further investigation, ISP detectives discovered that the exchanges began when the victim was 14-years-old. 

According to a release from the ISP, Fife is alleged to have had sexual relations with the minor victim on multiple occasions, occurring at various locations in Putnam County.  They also said the victim is alleged to have witnessed a sexual encounter involving other adults.

The release also said the investigation is ongoing, and that additional arrests are possible.

ISP Detectives 1st Sgt. Jeff Hearon, Samm Stearley and Chris Carter are leading the investigation.

News 10 will bring you more information as it is made available.