Investigation leads to arrest of former Kokomo police officer

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 8:03 PM

By Staff report

Sinme I. Asomuyide, 31, of Indianapolis, faces four counts.

The Kokomo City Police Department requested the Indiana State Police investigate an alleged sexual assault that occurred involving a juvenile and a probationary officer with the Kokomo City Police Department.

A detective from the ISP Peru Post was assigned to investigate the complaint. In mid-July, that investigation was completed, and the case report was submitted to the Howard County Prosecutor for review and determination of any warranted criminal charges to be filed.

Subsequently, an arrest warrant was obtained through Howard Superior I Court. Sinme I. Asomuyide, 31, of Indianapolis, faces four counts:

1. Sexual Misconduct with a minor- Level 4 Felony

2. Sexual Battery- Level 4 Felony

3. Child Seduction- Level 5 Felony

4. Official Misconduct- Level 6 Felony

Detectives with the Indiana State Police served the arrest warrant at the Tipton County Jail where Asomuyide turned himself in without incident.

According to a news release from KPD, Asomuyide was terminated due to policy violations.