Terre Haute Pastor Arrested on Felony Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
A Terre Haute pastor, Daniel Willis, was arrested on August 31st on 10 felony counts of possessing child sex abuse material. The arrest followed an investigation by Indiana State Police, who, along with other agencies, searched his home and church,…
Indianapolis, IN, September 1, 2026 — A pastor from Terre Haute, Indiana, has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges. Daniel Willis was taken into custody on August 31st.
The charges against Willis include 10 felony counts of possessing child sex abuse material, according to information released by authorities.
The arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police. As part of this investigation, law enforcement officers, including personnel from other agencies, executed searches at both Mr. Willis’s residence and his church.
During the searches, investigators reportedly discovered electronic devices. Evidence of the alleged offenses was found on these devices, leading to the subsequent arrest.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the investigation prior to the August 31st arrest were not immediately available. The names of other agencies that assisted in the search were not provided. The current status of Mr. Willis’s legal proceedings was also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacqueline White on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
