For Immediate Release

Date: June 17, 2024

Location: 900 Elmer Avenue

Time: 1429 hours

Suspect Arrested #1: Christopher Michael Phillips, 34 years old

Preliminary Charges: Count I: Child Molesting; Count II: Incest

Details/Summary:

On February 23, 2024, a minor child reported to his mother that he was a victim of child sexual abuse (CSA) and named Christopher Phillips as the alleged offender. Detective David Colon, an investigator assigned to the Crimes Against Persons Section (CAPS), was assigned as the lead investigator. The child participated in a Forensic Interview at the Dr. Bill Lewis Center For Children where he disclosed details about his abuse. Detective Colon submitted his case to the Allen County Prosecutor’s Officer, which led to criminal charges. Mr. Phillips was arrested by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department-Warrants Division on Friday, June 14, 2024. Detective Colon was also assisted by the Indiana Department of Child Services-Allen County.