BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. — A 26-year-old man is in custody following what the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office described as a “lengthy and complex” investigation involving alleged sexual misconduct with a child.

Members of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant Tuesday evening at a residence in the 10000 block of Northeast Route 6.

The operation included investigators with the Northwest Missouri Cybercrime Task Force, a task force officer from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and members of Homeland Security Investigations.

According to the sheriff’s office, investigators seized electronic devices and other evidence during the search.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the investigation and remained in custody following the search.

The case has been submitted to the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for consideration of formal charges.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or additional details about the allegations.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information could be released as the case moves forward.