This is a developing story.
Benjamen Ellingwood, 18, was booked into the White County jail on September 24, 2026. He was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
According to the affidavit, Ellingwood is accused of committing second-degree sexual assault, as shown in the booking photograph below.
Second‑Degree Sexual Assault Charges
According to the affidavit, Ellingwood is accused of committing a second-degree sexual assault. Prosecutors say the alleged offense occurred within White County jurisdiction.
Court records indicate a second charge of second-degree sexual assault. The sheriff’s office alleges that the alleged conduct meets the statutory elements of a felony.
The county lists the following charges:
- Sexual Assault – 2nd Degree (felony)
- Sexual Assault – 2nd Degree (felony)
A criminal charge is an accusation. Benjamen Ellingwood is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Booking information comes from the public inmate roster published by the White County Sheriff’s Office, and may change as a case proceeds.
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