02/11/2026
Shelburn Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor
Sullivan County - Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in October 2025, after receiving information that a juvenile female had been sexually abused.
The investigation revealed that William Harvey, age 57 of Shelburn, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a female juvenile.
After reviewing the investigation, the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant for Harvey. They were granted an arrest warrant this morning out of Sullivan Circuit Court. Harvey was arrested this afternoon without incident and is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail without bond.
Arrested and Charges: William Harvey, age 57, Shelburn, IN
• Child Molesting (2 counts), Level 1 Felony
• R**e, Level 3 Felony
• Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Level 4 Felony
Investigating Officer: Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn, of the Putnamville Post.
Assisting Agencies: Sullivan County School Corporation SROs Jim Dotson and Dave Story, Sullivan County Department of Child Services, Deputy Greg Krelein, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Matt Price, Shelburn Town Marshall, Ann Mischler, Sullivan County Prosecutor and Susie’s Place.
Photo: William Harvey
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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