Jul 04, 2024

KBI: Child's report led to Kansas sex crime arrest

Posted Jul 04, 2024 2:00 AM
Motto photo KBI
Motto photo KBI

NEMAHA COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas  man for multiple child sex crimes.

Just after 11 a.m.,Tuesday, KBI agents arrested  51-year-old Robert Motto Jr., 51, of Wetmore on a warrant for four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, rape, and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the KBI.

In early April, the Nemaha County Sheriff's Office began investigating the case after a child disclosed sexual abuse.

Motto is being held in Nemaha County
Motto is being held in Nemaha County

Soon after, the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance investigating the incident.  During the investigation additional allegations of sex crimes were discovered.

Following his arrest, Motto was booked into the Nemaha County Jail. Bond was set at $500,000.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online