Feb 10, 2020

Kipp man arrested on suspicion of indecent liberties with a child, exploitation

Posted Feb 10, 2020 4:44 PM
<b>Chad M. Cutbirth. </b>Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Chad M. Cutbirth. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

KIPP -- A 42-year-old Kipp man was arrested late Sunday on suspicion of indecent liberties with a child and sexual exploitation of a child.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that deputies were sent to the 100 block of East Main Street in Kipp Sunday night after a family member of one of two girls allegedly involved in the case notified authorities. The two girls, who are acquainted, are ages 17 and 15, he said.

The girls reported that Chad M. Cutbirth, 42, of Kipp, fondled one of the girls and sent to both them via social media obscene photos, Soldan said. Both girls are acquainted with Cutbirth, Soldan said.

Cutbirth was arrested on suspicion of the following, Soldan said.

Indecent liberties with a child, 14 to 16 years of age; lewd fondling

Sexual exploitation of a child

Promoting obscenity to minors