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flag David Simpkins, 68, faces eight felony charges in a decades-long child sexual abuse case tied to his defunct daycare.

flag David Carl Simpkins, 68, of East Helena, faces eight felony charges of child sexual abuse, with allegations spanning over two decades and potentially dating back more than 40 years, beginning as early as 2005. flag The case emerged after Child Protective Services reported concerns in September 2025, leading to a sheriff’s investigation that included interviews with about a dozen individuals, including victims who described sexual acts and inappropriate photos allegedly taken by Simpkins. flag Court records show he operated a daycare, “PaPa's Day Care,” whose license expired in March 2024. flag Judge Mike Swingley set his bond at $150,000, and Simpkins is scheduled to be arraigned in state district court on March 17, 2026. flag Victim identities remain protected.

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