Five men were arrested and charged with allegedly attempting to sexually abuse minors following a three-day investigation led by the Boone County Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation Task Force and the Indiana State Police, in collaboration with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The arrests were announced Aug. 18. According to a news release, investigators focused on identifying and apprehending individuals who used digital platforms to target minors for criminal activity. Undercover officers engaged with suspects online by adopting various identities. Interactions led to the arrest of individuals who traveled to Boone County intending to engage in sexual activity with minors.

Arrested were:

Ethan Craun, 27, Carmel — Charged with level 5 felony conspiracy to commit

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