Dale man arrested for child molesting charges

On June 12, 2025, the Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information that Conner B. Madsen, 19, of Dale, had allegedly raped and molested a child.

Indiana State Police conducted the investigation and submitted the findings to the Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office. After reviewing the investigation, the Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges against Madsen and issued an arrest warrant.

On Friday evening, October 31, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police stopped Madsen on State Road 62 in Saint Meinrad. Madsen was arrested without incident and was taken to the Spencer County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond on preliminary charges of Level 3 Felony rape; Level 3 Felony child molestation; Level 6 felony sexual battery; and Level 6 felony dissemination of matter harmful to minors.

Arresting Officers: Sergeant Teresa Vaal, Indiana State Police & ISP SWAT Assisting Agency: Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office, and Spencer County EMS