Wolcottville Couple Arrested for Child Molestation

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INDIANA STATE POLICE
FORT WAYNE DISTRICT
5811 Ellison Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

www.in.gov/isp

FOR RELEASE: Upon Receipt

CONTACT:
Sergeant Brian Walker
Public Information Officer
260.432.8661

 

DATE: May 22, 2020

 

Wolcottville Couple Arrested for Child Molestation

(Wolcottville, IN)- On Tuesday May 19th, the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne received a complaint from the Indiana Department of Child Services regarding alleged sexual activity with a minor. The State Police criminal investigation that immediately followed this complaint revealed evidence that suggested a married Wolcottville couple, Robert M. Hoff, 34, and Mandy J. Hoff, 38, of the 6400 block of County Road 500E, had been engaging in sexual activity with a 13yr old juvenile female on a regular basis over the last four years.

On Wednesday May 20th, after interviewing the couple, and after consultation with the LaGrange County Prosecutor’s Office, ISP detectives then arrested both Robert and Mandy Hoff on felony Child Molestation charges. They were transported to the LaGrange County Jail, were they were incarcerated and remain in custody pending an initial hearing on the matter.

This is an active ongoing criminal investigation, and no other information will be released at this time.

Arrested:

Robert M. Hoff, 34, Wolcottville; (2) counts of Child Molestation, Level 1 Felony

Mandy J. Hoff, 38, Wolcottville; (2) counts of Child Molestation, Level 1 Felony

Robert Hoff

Robert M. Hoff

Mandy Hoff

Mandy J. Hoff

 

*All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone having information regarding the suspected neglect or abuse of children are urged to report this information immediately to the Indiana Department of Child Services toll free hotline at 1-800-800-5556. This hotline is available for reporting 24 hours a day.

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