Trial Date Set Former Clarksville Police Officer Charged with Exploitation of a Minor

A trial date has been set for a former Clarksville Police officer who faces over 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

In September, a joint investigation by the Butler County Sheriff’s and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) led to the arrest of 34-year-old Michael Tobin. Authorities say that on March 4th, a minor under the age of 18 reported to the sheriff’s office the then-Clarksville police officer had showed the minor sexually explicit images and videos that were evidence in a pending criminal case.  

Tobin’s employment with the City of Clarksville was discontinued the following day and the DCI was asked to assist with the investigation.

Tobin has been charged with three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and eight aggravated misdemeanors counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.   

Tobin has pleaded not guilty and demanded a speedy trial, which is now set for December 6th in Butler County District Court.