On March 11, 2024 the Fort Wayne Police Department received a rape complaint that occurred in the 900 block of Ridgewood Drive.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 28, 2024
Location: 900 block of Ridgewood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: Various
Suspect Arrested: Marcus Alexander Walker, 31 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
March 2024:
- Rape
- Sexual Battery
- Intimidation
December 2023:
- Rape
- Sexual Battery
Details/Summary:
On March 11th, 2024 the Fort Wayne Police Department received a rape complaint that occurred in the 900 block of Ridgewood Drive. Detective Miranda Lasley of the Crimes Against Persons Unit (CAPS), was assigned to the investigation. During the investigation, Detective Lasley learned that the suspect had been identified as Marcus Walker. Walker had also been named in a previous allegation in 2023 with another victim. Detective Lasley contacted the first victim and launched another investigation. Shortly thereafter, criminal charges were issued for Walker’s arrest from both investigations.
On March 22nd, 2023, Walker was arrested for Rape, Sexual Battery, and Intimidation from the initial case investigated on March 11th, 2024. Last Friday, on May 24th, 2024, Walker was arrested for Rape and Sexual Battery from the case that had been reported in 2023. Also involved in the investigations were the staff and personnel from the sexual assault treatment center (SATC). We extend our sincere thanks for their work and dedication in assisting the victims of sexual violence in the City of Fort Wayne.