A Shelby County man was taken into custody on March 10, 2026, after a warrant accused him of fondling a teenage victim in late 2024. Shannon “Shawn” Tobin, 53, of Waldron, is facing a Level 5 felony count of child seduction along with a misdemeanor voyeurism charge.
Arrest and allegations
According to court documents cited in recent reporting, Tobin allegedly insisted on helping a teenage victim apply lotion, then touched the teen inappropriately. Investigators say a second teenager later reported that Tobin watched her while she was bathing. As reported by Fox59, the charges followed the issuance of an arrest warrant, and the station notes that when officers contacted Tobin, he referred them to his attorney. The filings describe the alleged incidents as occurring in late 2024.
Local records tie suspect to Waldron
Public property records list a Shawn Tobin as a resident of Waldron, matching the Shelby County town where the alleged conduct was reported. That ownership and parcel information appears in the Shelby County Treasurer’s searchable online database (Shelby County Treasurer). Those public records connect the name in the court filings with a local address.
What the charges carry under state law
Child seduction is defined under IC 35-42-4-7 and can be charged as a Level 5 felony depending on the age of the victim and the alleged conduct. Under Indiana law, a Level 5 felony typically carries a fixed sentence of one to six years in prison, with an advisory sentence of three years. Voyeurism is outlined in IC 35-45-4-5 and is usually a misdemeanor, although it can be bumped up if a camera or other aggravating factors are involved. For statutory details, see FindLaw, Justia, and WomensLaw.
What happens next
Tobin was arrested after the warrant was issued on March 10 and, according to Fox59, again directed officers to speak with his attorney when they reached out. The Shelby County prosecutor will determine how to formally pursue the case, which will move through the local court system in the coming months. Tobin is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court. Per the outlet’s reporting, anyone with information tied to the investigation has been urged to contact law enforcement.
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