On July 12, 2024, Kristopher James Vanooyen was arrested on several outstanding warrants related to an child sexual abuse investigation.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: July 12, 2024
Location: 6700 block of Creekwood Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 09:45 hours
Suspect Arrested: Kristopher James Vanooyen, 38 years old
Preliminary Charges:
- Child molesting, a Level 4 Felony
- Attempted sexual misconduct w/a minor, a Level 5 Felony
- Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a Class A Misdemeanor
Details/Summary:
Kristopher Vanooyen was already under investigation for offenses related to child sexual abuse (CSA) when another child came forward with allegations of CSA. Detective Roy “RJ” Sutphin, an investigator from the Crimes Against Persons Section (CAPS) was assigned to the case as the lead investigator. The child participated in a Forensic Interview at the Dr. Bill Lewis Center For Children. Mr. Vanooyen was identified as the alleged defendant. Detective Sutphin submitted his case to the Allen County Prosecutor’s office leading to a warrant for Mr. Vanooyen’s arrest. He was taken into custody this morning and is currently confined at the Allen County Jail. Detective Sutphin was also assisted by the Indiana Department of Child Services-Allen County and FWPD Victims Assistance.
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