On July 1, 2025, an investigation was initiated pertaining to possession of child sexual abuse material (child pornography). Following the initiation of this investigation, Detectives with the Kokomo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section, Digital Crimes Unit, Indiana State Police, and Indiana Internet Crimes Against Child Task Force (ICAC) continued with this investigation.
On July 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a search warrant was executed in the 3000 block of North Philips Street in connection with this investigation. Following the execution of this search warrant, Michael Gromek Jr., age 35, was charged with two counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Child Pornography) IC 35-42-4-4; one level 5 felony and one level 6 felony.
ESD (Electronic Storage Detection) K-9 Gelid assisted in the execution of the search warrant.
If the public has any information regarding child sexual abuse material or child exploitation, please contact the Kokomo Police Department or report it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 or at https://www.missingkids.org
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Austin Bailey at 765-456-7280, or abailey@cityofkokomo.org. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip. You can always report tips anonymous anonymously by downloading the “Kokomo PD” mobile app from the iOS or Google play stores. You can also text a tip by texting TIPKPD then a space and then your tip and send it to 847411.
Remember, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.