Timothy Barber accepts plea agreement

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – Timothy Barber, the South Bend Police officer accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old, has entered a plea agreement.

Barber pleaded guilty to child seduction and official misconduct.

The plea agreement caps any executed sentence at four years.

His sentencing is scheduled for August 30.

In October 2021, Barber was charged with two counts of child seduction, one count of public indecency, two counts of official misconduct, and one count of public nudity.