Also, Ind. 35 to close lanes for paving Sept. 18
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On August 31, a report of child solicitation was made to the Kokomo Police Department. Following this report, members of the Kokomo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section and Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force began investigating this complaint further.
As the investigation continued, investigators identified 26-year-old Malik Salazar as a suspect. Investigators also learned Mr. Salazar had previously been convicted of child solicitation in Howard County.
On September 3, a search warrant was executed in the 400 block of West Walnut Street in Kokomo in connection with this investigation. As a result, Mr. Salazar was arrested and charged with one count of Child Solicitation IC 35-42-4-6 a Level 4 Felony (previous conviction).
The Kokomo Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, the ICAC Task Force, and Kokomo Police Department’s Electronic Storage Detection K9 Gelid.
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 Sergeant Andrew Grammer at 765-456-7411 or at agrammer@cityofkokomo.org. Information can also be given via the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip. Tips can also be submitted by utilizing the Tip411 app, or you can always report tips 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, then your tip, and send it to 847411.
Remember, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Lane closures planned on U.S. 35 for paving in Howard County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on U.S. 35 in Howard County for concrete and asphalt paving.
Beginning on or after Thursday, September 18, U.S. 35 will be reduced to one lane between State Road 19 and U.S. 31 with flaggers directing traffic. Work is expected to be complete by the end of October, weather permitting.
During this closure, lanes may be narrow in the project area. Motorists with wide loads are asked to seek an alternate route.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution while traveling in and around work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.