A Terre Haute man is now behind bars in White County after an Indiana State Police investigation that began in May, with authorities alleging rape and sexual battery. Officials identify the suspect as 53-year-old Ryan B. Davenport. He is being held at the White County Jail while the case moves through the court system, and investigators say details about the alleged incident remain under review.
According to Tribune-Star, Indiana State Police said Davenport was arrested after investigators reviewed allegations made in May, and he now faces a Level 3 felony charge of rape and a Level 6 felony charge of sexual battery. Local station WTHI reported that a judge reviewed the case before Davenport was taken into custody and that he is being held without bond at the White County Jail.
Charges and what comes next
Initial reports did not list a scheduled arraignment or court date, and prosecutors have not yet released additional filings in the case. The White County Sheriff's Office inmate search shows a detainee with Davenport's name currently in custody, and the next court dates will appear on public dockets as formal filings are entered. If prosecutors file formal charges, an arraignment and a probable-cause hearing are typically set soon afterward.
What the charges carry
Under Indiana sentencing rules, a Level 3 felony carries a potential prison term of about three to sixteen years, with an advisory sentence commonly near nine years. Level 6 felonies carry a shorter sentencing range, and fines of up to $10,000 are also possible. Convictions for sex offenses can bring additional long-term consequences, including registration requirements and other collateral penalties. These ranges and classifications are spelled out in state law.
Resources for survivors are available both locally and nationally. Susie's Place in Terre Haute offers advocacy, forensic interviewing and counseling services for children and families, and nationwide support is available through the RAINN hotline and online tools. For immediate, confidential help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN.
Court records and official statements are expected to provide more detail as the case progresses, and coverage will be updated when new documents or public releases become available.
