On September 12, 2023, the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals on allegations involvinig Promoting of Human Sexual Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape Level 3 Felony. The fourth
individual was arrested on September 13, 2023, in Washington County with the assistance of the
Washington County Sheriff’s Office on allegations of Human Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape Level 3
Felony. These arrests come after an extensive and lengthy investigation.
Arrested and allegations:
Brandon A. Jacobs: Promotion of Human Sexual Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape Level 3
Felony. Bond set at $450,000.00 or 10% cash.
Christina Leann Moffatt: Promotion of Human Sexual Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape
Level 3 Felony. Bond set at $450,000.00 or 10% cash.
Christopher Scott Lovell: Promotion of Human Sexual Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape
Level 3 Felony. Bond set at $450,000.00 or 10% cash.
Jon A Arnold: Human Trafficking Level 4 Felony and Rape Level 3 Felony. Bond set at
$450,000.00 or 10% cash.
Sheriff Chris Lane said, “I am continuously shocked at the deplorable actions of some
individuals who would take advantage of and abuse others for their personal gain or desires. Lt.
Kevin Abner led the investigation into these allegations, along with other Bartholomew County
Sheriff’s detectives and the Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Office. I commend Lt. Abner’s
dedication and leadership in this investigation. These investigations are some of the most
difficult, on a personal level, for detectives to handle.”
All charges are pending adjudication, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until
proven guilty.