Veteran Indiana State Police officer, charged in child sex case, resigns

A 19-year veteran Indiana State Police officer has resigned after his arrest Thursday on charges accusing him of felony sexual battery and misconduct involving a juvenile.

Jack Hewitt, 54, of Greensburg, turned in his service weapon and badge when he was arrested at the Decatur County Jail as the result of a state police investigation.

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Hewitt is charged with sexual battery and sexual misconduct involving a minor, according to the Indiana State Police.

ISP personnel were notified of the allegations against Hewitt by another law enforcement officer on Aug. 9. A state police criminal investigation arising from those allegations began that same date and Hewitt was immediately placed on paid administrative leave.

Hewitt resigned from the state police Thursday.

Information on the results of the state police investigation was presented to the Decatur County prosecutor. After consultation with the prosecutor Hewitt was arrested shortly after 3:30 p.m. after investigators consulted with the prosecutor.

No date has been given from Hewitt's initial hearing, according to ISP.

Hewitt began employment with the state police in December 1998 and was most recently assigned to the Versailles post until Thursday. Hewitt has no prior disciplinary history with the state police.

The ISP has no further information to release related to the investigation and arrest of Hewitt.

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