Also, 4C Health relocates psychiatric services to Peru
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In September 2024, a Howard County Sheriff’s Office investigator assigned to assist with the Indiana Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted an investigation related to possession of child pornography.
On Sept. 20, investigators from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office Task Force Unit and a Kokomo Police Department detective conducted a search warrant at the residence of 72-year-old Charles Chilcott of Kokomo. During the search, investigators discovered a computer and hard drive containing thousands of images of child pornography from the ages of infants to teenage children.
As a result of this investigation, Chilcott was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography, a Level 5 felony. Chilcott is currently being held at the Howard County Criminal Justice Center.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact Detective Kysha Quirk at 765-614-3473 or by submitting a tip using sheriff’s department app or at www.sheriff.howardcountyin.gov
The Indiana ICAC Task Force is a collaborative initiative focused on investigating and prosecuting individuals who exploit or entice children online. Managed by the Indiana State Police, the task force plays a crucial role in safeguarding children from internet-related crimes.
Hoosiers are urged to report any incidents of online exploitation, solicitation, or enticement to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). You can access the NCMEC website through the ICAC Task Force's official page, https://www.icactaskforce.org/
NCMEC is a non-profit organization that offers vital resources to families and law enforcement across the country, focusing on preventing child abduction and sexual exploitation. If you believe your child has been a victim of an internet-related crime, please reach out to your local law enforcement agency in Indiana.
4C Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Peru
4C Health is excited to announce the relocation of its Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Psychiatric Urgent Care services from Logansport to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Peru, Indiana. The opening, which is set to take effect on Mon., Sept. 30, reflects 4C’s continued commitment to expanding and enhancing mental health services to meet the growing needs of the local communities.
The new facility in Peru will offer the same high level of care and treatment that 4C Health is known for, while providing expanded space, advanced technology, and an improved therapeutic environment for patients. With this relocation, 4C Health will be able to better serve individuals in need of immediate psychiatric care and those requiring inpatient mental health treatment.
“We are thrilled to announce the relocation and opening of our Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) and Psychiatric Urgent Care (PUC) in Peru. With a dedicated team of professionals who focus on care that is compassionate, competent and collaborative, 4C Health will continue to serve all of our communities by offering access to inpatient and crisis stabilization care in its new location”, said Chief Clinical Officer Nicole Hiatt-Drang.
The move to Peru offers a more centrally located facility, making it more accessible to surrounding communities in the region. The new location includes updated treatment rooms, private consultation spaces, and enhanced patient-centered care environments.
Psychiatric Urgent Care will continue to offer immediate care for those experiencing a mental health crisis, with expanded hours and resources. The facility will maintain its dedicated inpatient psychiatric unit for individuals requiring intensive treatment and stabilization.
“Of all the many exciting innovations and expansions arising out of 4C Health over the years, the creation of our new Inpatient Unit in Peru is near the top. Besides providing essential mental health care for local communities in an updated facility, the eventual addition of inpatient and urgent care for adolescents will address a vital need,” stated Dr. Kathleen Miller, Chief Medical Officer.
The current location in Logansport will officially close on Sept. 27. During the transition, 4C Health will ensure that all patients continue to receive uninterrupted care and support. The new address for this facility is 1000 N. Broadway, Peru, Ind.
If you or a loved one is in crisis or requires immediate care, 4C Health staff are available at the new location, or you can call the toll-free number at (800) 552-3106, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more details about the relocation or the services offered at the new Peru facility, please visit www.4CHealthin.org or contact them at (800) 552-3106.