A former Indiana police officer will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after a federal jury found he used the power of the badge to kidnap and sexually assault a 14-year-old runaway, then tried to wipe the evidence and lie his way out of it.[1][3]
Story Snapshot
- A federal jury convicted former Kokomo officer Sinmi Asomuyide for on‑duty sexual assault, kidnapping, and obstruction tied to a 14‑year‑old runaway.[1][3]
- Jurors found he violated the girl’s constitutional rights under color of law, abusing his authority as a sworn officer.[1]
- The jury agreed he lied to Indiana State Police and deleted a messaging app to cover his tracks.[1]
- The case highlights how a broken cop can become a predator when accountability and moral standards fail.[1][3]
Federal Jury Finds Former Indiana Officer Abused His Badge
After a five‑day trial in the Southern District of Indiana, a federal jury convicted former Kokomo Police Department officer Sinmi Asomuyide, age 33, on charges tied to an on‑duty sexual assault of a 14‑year‑old girl.[1][3] According to the United States Department of Justice, jurors concluded he used his position as a uniformed officer to target a vulnerable runaway, then violated her constitutional rights through sexual assault while acting under color of law.[1] Local Indianapolis coverage independently confirmed the conviction and trial length.[3]
The Department of Justice reported that the jury specifically found Asomuyide guilty of willfully depriving the minor victim of her constitutional rights by sexually assaulting her when she was just 14.[1] The jury also found that his conduct included kidnapping and abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 16, elevating the case from a simple misconduct allegation to a serious federal civil‑rights crime.[1] Local reporting likewise framed the case as on‑duty sexual assault of a 14‑year‑old by an ex‑Kokomo officer.[3]
Cover‑Up Allegations: Lies To Investigators And Deleted Messages
Jurors did not only examine what happened during the assault; they also weighed what happened afterward when investigators started asking questions.[1] The Justice Department states that Asomuyide was found guilty of lying to the Indiana State Police by falsely denying any sexual contact with the victim and by lying about the existence of corroborating evidence.[1] That same federal announcement notes jurors also concluded he deleted a messaging application he used to communicate with the minor before the assault, in what prosecutors described as an attempt to cover up his crimes.[1]
Earlier local television coverage of the case documented how he initially faced federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting the 14‑year‑old and lying to state investigators during the early stages of the inquiry.[2] Reporters explained that a federal grand jury indicted him on counts alleging he deprived the girl of her constitutional rights and kidnapped her.[2] Taken together, the indictment, the trial, and the final convictions show a pattern that conservatives recognize all too well: when some officials think they are untouchable, they may lie, destroy digital evidence, and hope the system looks the other way.[1][2]
Broken Trust, Real Accountability, And Limits Of The Public Record
The Department of Justice indicated that Asomuyide now faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced for the civil‑rights offense, kidnapping conduct, and obstruction tied to lying and deleting evidence.[1] For law‑abiding citizens who back the police when they do the job right, the verdict is a reminder that real accountability matters precisely because most officers put their lives on the line honorably every day. When a predator hides behind a badge, it damages trust in every honest department until the truth comes out in court.[1][3]
Kokomo police officer has been found guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old while he was on duty and trying to cover up the assault. pic.twitter.com/ja5ag4nayC
— Chimp (@CHIMPUSX) June 6, 2026
The information available to the public still has gaps: the press releases and news stories summarize the verdict but do not include the full indictment, jury instructions, verdict form, or trial transcripts.[1][3] Those missing records mean outside observers cannot review every piece of evidence or every witness’s sworn testimony. Even so, the combination of an official Department of Justice verdict announcement and corroborating Indiana news coverage shows that a federal jury, after hearing both sides, unanimously held this former officer criminally responsible for exploiting a child and abusing his authority.[1][3]
Sources:
[1] Web – Former Indiana cop found guilty of sexually assaulting 14-year-old …
[2] Web – Former Kokomo Police Department Officer Convicted of Sexually …
[3] YouTube – Former Kokomo police officer facing federal charges for …
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