The Indiana Department of Child Services notified the FWPD of alleged child abuse and Detective David Colon, an investigator with the Crimes Against Persons Section, was assigned as the lead detective.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 28, 2024
Time: 10:10 hours
Suspect Arrested: Nickolas Lee Uitts, 25 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- Battery to a child less than fourteen (14) years old
Details/Summary
The Indiana Department of Child Services notified the Fort Wayne Police Department of alleged child abuse. Detective David Colon, an investigator with the Crimes Against Persons Section (CAPS), was assigned as the lead detective. During his investigation, Detective Colon determined that Nickolas Uitts was responsible for causing the injuries to the child. His case was submitted for potential criminal charges. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Mr. Uitts. He was taken into custody on May 24, 2024. Detective Colon was also assisted by the Dr. Bill Lewis Center For Children and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department-Warrants Division.