(La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte County man is accused of sexual misconduct with a child for nearly a decade, beginning when she was only six years old.

Patrick Thompson, 34, of Mill Creek is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Level 1 felony child molesting and four other counts ranging from Level 2 to Level 6 felonies.

On September 12th, the La Porte County Police began to investigate claims of sexual abuse against the now 15 year old girl, according to court documents.  The allegations include picture taking by Thompson and the use of a hidden camera, court documents revealed.

Thompson was taken into custody Thursday on an arrest warrant issued Tuesday, according to court documents.  He could face a 20 to 40 year sentence on the most serious count.