On March 31, 2024, at approximately 9:05p.m., Officers of the Kokomo Police Department responded to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #78, located at 102 W. Markland Avenue, in reference to an interior burglary alarm.  

Officers discovered forced entry was made inside the building. During the investigation, officers located 22-year-old Jerome T. Johnson of Pennsylvania, hiding inside the building.  Johnson was arrested and charged with Burglary, a Level 5 Felony.  

Officers continued their investigation and learned an additional sum of cash was stolen from inside the business.  Unfortunately, this cash was collected as a donation to the Carl Koontz Fund, which was established in honor of fallen Howard County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Koontz.  The building also sustained extensive interior damage. 

Officers believe Jerome Johnson was accompanied by two other individuals during the commission of this crime.  These two individuals left the scene prior to the police arrival.  

The Kokomo Police is asking assistance from anyone who might have information concerning this investigation.  If you have additional information, please contact (765) 456-7017.  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 to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip.  

Remember, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  

Alert sent on 04/02/2024 at 8:36AM EDT

Jerome T. Johnson

To submit a tip via text message text TIPKPD and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Kokomo Police Department, Crime Watch Group, Media Contact, Pastors Group, and Westbrook Subdivision Neighborhood Watch

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