CULVER — On Friday, July 25, at approximately 1:36 A.M. EST, the Marshall County Central Dispatch received a call from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance investigating an incident that had allegedly taken place at a residence on S.R. 10, west of Culver in Starke County.
Officers were advised of an alleged incident between a 10-year-old juvenile and a man, later identified as David P. Howard, age 42 of Culver. During the investigation, evidence was found that Howard had performed a sex act in the presence of the child. Preliminary information gathered at the scene also indicated that Howard is believed to have attempted to destroy evidence involved in the incident.
Howard was detained at the scene and later transported to the Starke County Jail. He was then lodged in jail for vicarious sexual gratification and obstruction of justice.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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