Indianapolis volleyball coach in viral video charged after allegedly sexting person posing as 14-year-old boy

INDIANAPOLIS — A volleyball coach shown in a video over the summer that went viral has been charged after allegedly sexting a person who he believed was a minor.

Levi Garrett, 34, of Danville, has been charged with dissemination of matter harmful to minors. 

According to court documents, in March 2025, Garrett allegedly sent sexually explicit images and text messages of himself to a person posing as a 14-year-old decoy on Grindr, which is an online dating app.

Garrett continued sending sexually explicit messages even after being told the person he was texting was 14 years old.

In August 2025, a video went viral in which Garrett was confronted by JiDion Adams, a popular YouTuber and a member of a private group that conducts “sting operations,” to identify and confront individuals who are alleged to have engaged in such conduct.

According to court documents, the minor texted Garrett, “U mind if I’m young,” and Garrett replied with, “No I don’t mind.” Then, the minor texted back, “Cool cuz I’m 14 but I down for whatever,” in which Garrett “liked” the message, followed by sending three sexually explicit images.

In a later conversation, court documents say the minor texted Garrett, “So what I tryna do” “U,” and Garrett replied, “Get f*****,” then the minor texted back, “D*** with me?” and Garrett replied, “If you want.”

Court documents say Garrett ultimately agreed to meet the minor in Greencastle, Indiana.

Following that incident, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said one of their detectives opened an investigation.

“There are no shortcuts in the investigative process,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said. “When it comes to crimes against children, justice demands that an independent investigation occur and evidence be properly obtained, so that a case is built that will hold offenders accountable in a court of law.”

This case is a result of an independent investigation conducted by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

The prosecutor’s office said Garrett has an attorney and had his initial hearing Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Garrett has a change of plea hearing scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.