Schroeder gets 54 years in prison

VALPARAISO | A victim's father lit into a man convicted of aiding in the sexual molestation of his 2-year-old child.

Second trial unlikely in child molest/porn case

VALPARAISO | A day after a Center Township man was convicted of 23 felony counts stemming from aiding in child molestation and exploitation, efforts were made to secure a plea agreement rather than go to trial for one of the woman who testified against him.

Porter County man guilty in child porn case

VALPARAISO | Center Township resident Ryan Schroeder showed no reaction Thursday afternoon when a jury found him guilty on all 23 counts related to aiding in child molestation and exploitation.

Women testify child porn defendant kept requesting disturbing photos

VALPARAISO | Center Township resident Ryan Schroeder told jurors late Wednesday he did not request sexual photos of children from women who have accused him of that offense.

Accused molester to testify against ex

VALPARAISO | A 22-year-old Wanatah woman accused of sexually abusing a 3-year-old Chesterton boy she was babysitting is cooperating in the case against her former boyfriend -- charged with persuading her to carry out the acts.

Defendant in child porn case to get evidence faster

VALPARAISO | An attorney for a man police allege persuaded his girlfriend to molest a child and send him the photos will receive evidence to prepare his case in a more timely manner.

Bond reduction denied in child sex case

VALPARAISO | A judge denied a bond reduction Thursday for a Center Township man charged in a child porn case who says he needs more medical care for a broken back he suffered while being extradited to the area.

Valparaiso man charged with 23 felonies in connection with alleged child molestation

VALPARAISO | Police say a Valparaiso man persuaded his girlfriend to molest a child she was baby-sitting and send photos of the abuse to his cellphone.

Police believe Valpo woman molested at least one other boy

VALPARAISO | Prosecutors believe at least one other boy may have been molested by a 21-year-old Valparaiso woman who made an initial court appearance Monday on charges of sexually abusing a 3-year-old Chesterton boy she was baby-sitting.

Officials: Baby-sitter made videos of molestations

VALPARAISO | A 21-year-old Wanatah woman is charged with 13 felony counts on accusations of sexually abusing a 3-year-old boy in the bedroom of his Chesterton home where she was baby-sitting.