A Bartholomew County man is charged in the death of his daughter.

On Wednesday Jeremy Sweet, 39, of Columbus, was served an arrest warrant on charges of Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death (Level 1 Felony) and Unlawful Possession of Syringe (Level 6 Felony).  The charges are a result of what local authorities have called a lengthy and detailed investigation by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and several other assisting agencies.

The body of a two-year old Emma Sweet was found almost two miles downstream from the initial investigation site.   Jeremy Sweet was hospitalized with hypothermia after he and his truck were found partially submerged in the White River.  Sweet told authorities he wasn't certain what caused his truck to go into the river down a 15-foot embankment.

Sheriff Myers said Sweet has given differing accounts of what happened.

“Again, I want to reiterate that in my 30 years in law enforcement, I have never seen such cooperation in an investigation,” said Sheriff Matt Myers. “I would like to thank our BCSO Detectives who have spent countless hours on this investigation.”

"I would also like to thank the other assisting agencies: BCSO (deputies, detectives, administration), BCSO Reserve Deputies, BCSO Chaplains, CPD Chaplains, CRH EMS, ISP (troopers, divers and aviation), CPD, DNR, CFD, Columbus Township FD, Southwest FD, Wayne Township FD, Elizabethtown FD, Clay Township FD, Danville FD, Amity FD, Cataract FD, Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office, Bartholomew County EOC, Bartholomew County Prosecutor (Deputy Prosecutor Greg Long) and 31 Wrecker."

Sheriff Matt Myers would again ask that the community continue to keep the victim’s family in its thoughts and prayers.
 

Sweet is currently being held on a $1.2 million bond or 10% cash.