Through the efforts of several police officers from multiple agencies, a man is behind bars facing possession of child pornography charges.
In March of 2025, the Indiana Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force opened an investigation targeted at 52-year-old Richard Krakora of Westfield, Indiana. Detectives believed Krakora possessed child pornography on electronic devices. Through investigative efforts, an Indiana State Police Detective filed for a search warrant for Krakora’s home and devices. That warrant was granted and subsequently served on April 24, 2025, with the assistance of other agencies. Evidence discovered during the investigation led to Krakora’s arrest. He was booked into the Hamilton County Jail earlier today.
This arrest is based upon probable cause. All crimes mentioned in this release are alleged, and all suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office will review this case to determine formal charges.
The Indiana Crimes Against Children Task Force is a multiagency task force led by the Indiana State Police that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or entice children. Each year, Indiana ICAC investigators evaluate thousands of tips, investigate hundreds of cases, and rescue dozens of children from ongoing sexual abuse. The Indiana ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The NCMEC website can be accessed through the ICAC Task Force website. To report a crime with your child as a victim involving the Internet or other electronic means, please contact your local Indiana law enforcement agency. To learn more about the efforts of the Indiana ICAC, visit https://internetcrimesagainstkids.com.
ISP ICAC detectives were assisted on this case by the Westfield Police Department, Boone County CASE Task Force, Zionsville Police Department, Whitestown Metro Police Department, U.S. Secret Service and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
All crimes mentioned in this release are alleged, and all suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.