A Middletown man, 76-year old Dennis Lahr, has been indicted on multiple child exploitation charges following an investigation by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard K. Jones said a Butler County grand jury indicted the 76-year-old Friday on three counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material, second-degree felonies, along with three counts of Tampering with Evidence, third-degree felonies.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Detective Partin initially arrested Lahr on May 4 after investigators received a report from a witness who allegedly observed him viewing child sexual abuse material. Authorities said the report prompted an immediate investigation that ultimately led to the indictment. Investigators said they learned the alleged activity had reportedly been occurring since 2023. “These types of charges are absolutely disgusting and sickening,” Sheriff Richard K. Jones said in a statement. “Our detectives work tirelessly to protect children and aggressively investigate anyone involved in exploiting minors. We will continue to pursue these predators and hold them accountable for their actions.”