Miami County investigates alleged sexual contact involving children at YMCA

A girl and boy are part of an investigation into alleged sexual contact during an incident at the Miami County YMCA location, according to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were contacted by school officials at Tippecanoe Middle School Monday afternoon, when an administrator contacted authorities, Miami County Chief Deputy Steve Lord said.

The allegations involved sexual touching over clothing, Lord said.

Lord said the alleged incident involved two students from the middle school, possibly in the age range of 12 to 13.

The incident reportedly happened at the Miami County YMCA on County Road 25-A, however deputies did not say how long it had been since the alleged incident happened and when it was reported.

Deputies are still gathering the facts of the case and plan to present the case to the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of any possible choices, the chief deputy said.

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