For Immediate Release

Date: July 12, 2024

Location: 6700 Creekwood Lane

Time: 0945 hours

Suspect Arrested #1: Kristopher James Vanooyen, 38 years old

Preliminary Charges: Count I: Child molesting, a Level 4 Felony; Count II: Attempted sexual misconduct w/a minor, a Level 5 Felony; Count III: 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.