FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says that two people are facing charges following a complaint to the Department of Child Services of alleged abuse and molestation. On Thursday, the FWPD says that a search warrant was executed. Jasmine Rowland and Johnnie Jones were arrested in connection to the abuse that allegedly took place at two different locations in the city.
The FWPD released the following:
On May 16th, 2024 the Fort Wayne Police Department received a child abuse complaint from the Department of Child Services. Shortly thereafter, a forensic interview was conducted with the 13-year-old victim at the Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children. The victim disclosed that over the past two years she had been physically abused at two different locations in Fort Wayne by her cousin and legal guardian Jasmine Rowland:
1. Two Sisters Daycare at 7308 Kingsway Drive; Fort Wayne, IN 46819
2. Tall Oaks Apartments; 7300 Decatur Road; Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Furthermore, the victim stated that when she was twelve (12 years old) she had been molested repeatedly by Johnnie Jones at Jasmine Rowland’s apartment at 7300 Decatur Road.
After receiving the disclosure, this investigation was assigned to Detective Miranda Lasley of the Crimes Against Persons Unit (CAPS). She was assisted by Detective Jean Gigli. During the investigation a search warrant was executed today by (CAPS) detectives at both locations. Both suspects were located today and subsequently arrested for various criminal charges. We thank the staff of the Department of Child Services and the Dr. Bill Lewis Center for children for their cooperation and support with the department in our investigation.
Suspect Arrested #1: Jasmine Rowland; 25 years of age.
Preliminary charges: Two counts of battery, both level 6 felonies.
Suspect Arrested #2: Johnnie Jones; 43 years of age.
Preliminary charges: Two counts of child molesting, both level 4 felonies.
One Count of dissemination of matter or conducting performance harmful to minors, a level 6 felony.
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