Former Officer Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

The arrest came following a two month investigation

A former North Vernon, Indiana Police Officer was arrested on a felony charge of Possession of Child Pornography following a two-month investigation by detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post.

The investigation began in August of this year when allegations of inappropriate conduct were made against North Vernon Police Officer Jaydan Vanosdol, age 22.  During the investigation, detectives learned that Vanosdol allegedly began communicating with a female juvenile inappropriately through a social media app approximately a month earlier.  The communication between the two involved sending nude photos through the app to each other.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was forwarded to the Jennings County Prosecutor for review.  This resulted in a warrant being issued for Vanosdol for one count of possession of child pornography, level 6 felony.  He was arrested today without incident and incarcerated in the Jennings County Jail pending an initial court appearance. 

Vanosdol was suspended from his position at the North Vernon Police Department when the investigation began and he was terminated prior to being arrested on the charge.

Any additional questions about Jaydan Vanosdol’s employment history with the North Vernon Police Department may be directed to that department.