Ryan Kelley charged with 35-42-4-6(c) : Child Solicitation - Solicitation is to engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct and made through the use of a computer network and def. travels to victim and def 21+ years old and victim b/t 14 and 16 years old. : 4 : F; 35-42-4-9(a) : Sexual Misconduct with a Minor - Def. has intercourse with or engages in other sexual conduct with child who is 14 or 15 years old. Def. is 21+ years old. : 4 : F

Ryan Kelley, age 39, was booked at Boone County Jail on August 19, 2026. According to the booking records, Kelley faces two charges: Child Solicitation and Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, both categorized as sex crimes. The arrests were made by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office on the same day.

Kelley is charged under Indiana statute 35-42-4-6(c) for soliciting sexual conduct through a computer network involving someone between the ages of 14 and 16. He also faces another charge under statute 35-42-4-9(a) for engaging in sexual intercourse with an individual who is 14 or 15 years old.

The sheriff's office reported that these incidents involved Kelley traveling to meet the alleged victim after communicating online. Both cases have been classified as new cases without further details available at this time. No bond amount has been set yet.

The booking record describes allegations and does not establish guilt.