Burns Harbor- On September 24, 2025, Timothy John Olson, 36, of Burns Harbor, was arrested as a result of an extensive and collaborative investigation which began in Illinois in 2024. The Lake County (Illinois) State’s Attorney’s Office began an investigation after receiving multiple Cyber Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) related to the activities of several Kik Messenger accounts. Multiple search warrants and subpoenas were issued as the investigation progressed. The investigation revealed that the suspect was residing in Burns Harbor, Indiana, and the case was transferred to the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
A subsequent search warrant was issued in February 2025 which confirmed to investigators that Mr. Olson was indeed the suspect. Multiple electronic devices were also seized during the execution of the search warrant. A forensic examination later conducted by the Indiana State Police Digital Forensics Unit revealed files containing Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM). Mr. Olson was taken into custody this morning during a traffic stop and transported to the Porter County Jail where he is being held on the following charges:
- Possession of Child Pornography- Level 5 Felony (2 Counts)
- Possession of Child Pornography- Level 6 Felony (1 Count)
Assisting: Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Lake County (IL) State’s Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Burns Harbor Police Department, and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department.
All suspects are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Please visit https://internetcrimesagainstkids.com to learn more about the efforts of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.