(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte woman is facing child sex crime allegations.

 

18 year old Emma Gamble is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Level 4 felony child molesting and Level 5 felony child exploitation.

 

According to the charging information filed with the court, the investigation began in January when police were notified about a social media post depicting Gamble and a 13-year old girl doing things like kissing.

 

Police said a search of the woman’s phone revealed other sexually explicit images of Gamble together with the victim.  According to police, there were also videos showing an intimate relationship between Gamble and a 16-year old.

 

Gamble could face an up to 12-year sentence on the most serious count.  She's being held in the La Porte County Jail on $20,000 bond.