WINCHESTER, IN — A Farmland man convicted of sexually abusing a preteen girl has been sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years on home detention.
Scott A.M. Reed, 34, had pleaded guilty to child molesting, a Level 4 felony carrying up to 12 years in prison.
According to an affidavit, the investigation resulting in Reed’s arrest began in July 2023 with allegations made to officials with the Indiana Department of Child Services.
The girl reported Reed had repeatedly fondled her over a period of two to three years.
During an initial interview with Farmland police, Reed reportedly denied the girl’s allegations.
However, during a subsequent interview by Indiana State Police, he admitted having fondled the victim, according to the affidavit. The Farmland man said he had initially lied “because he was scared that he was going to get into trouble.”
The charge against him was filed in August 2023 in Randolph Circuit Court.
He entered a guilty plea and was sentenced by Judge Jay Toney on Aug. 28 after negotiating a plea agreement with prosecutors. Two other counts — attempted molesting and a second molesting charge — were dismissed.
Toney imposed an eight-year sentence with two years suspended.
Court records reflect no prior convictions for Reed.
Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.
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Reporting by Douglas Walker, Muncie Star Press / Muncie Star Press
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