Greenfield, IN: An Anderson man faces charges following allegations of molesting and raping a pre-teen girl.
According to court documents, the victim confided in her teacher about a past incident of molestation that occurred two years ago.
In late October 2023, the teacher submitted a report to the Department of Child Services. A representative from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department arrived to conduct an initial interview.
According to the victim’s account, a man, later identified as 44-year-old Donald Ryan McNeely, engaged in inappropriate behavior. The girl mentioned that she initially declined, but McNeely would “threaten to harm her mother” if she refused.
The notes indicated that the victim willingly engaged in the activity, under the belief that her mother would be unharmed.
During a subsequent interview, investigators revealed that the girl, who is now 14 years old, shared details about multiple incidents, including one that took place during the fall break in October 2023.
According to court documents, McNeely allegedly asked the girl, who was 12 at the time, to assist him in engaging in sexual acts. She verified the contents of the notes provided by her teacher, which included a threat to harm her mother if she refused to assist him as per Fox59.
McNeely was allegedly caught engaging in inappropriate behavior on the couch in the living room. He then requested the girl’s assistance and made a disturbing threat towards her mother if she declined.
According to investigators, the girl alleged that McNeely assaulted her during her fall break in 2023. According to reports, McNeely reached out to the girl via text, requesting her assistance once more.
When the teenager inquired about his meaning, he received a text response saying, “You know,” and reportedly replied verbally, saying, “You know what.”
Based on the probable cause, the victim recounted the incident, describing a situation where both individuals had their pants down and McNeely engaged in a sexual act with her. After the incident, she mentioned that she remained on the couch and experienced discomfort in her body.
Additional accusations detail instances where McNeely was observed gazing at other children, engaging in inappropriate behavior on a couch, in a public restroom, and in close proximity to the victim’s bedroom.
McNeely was apprehended at his residence on November 15, 2023, and faces many charges involving Child Molestation, a level 4 felony; Sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; Child solicitation, a level 5 felony and Three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony.
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