Bloomington police say a 66-year-old man was arrested Thursday after allegedly groping a 15-year-old in the city, and Chief Booker T. Hodges is making it clear he is not interested in turning Bloomington into a soft spot for sex offenders.
Police Posted A Reel With Details
Per the Bloomington Police Department, the department posted a short video Thursday night in which officers describe the incident and confirm the 66-year-old suspect was taken into custody. The clip notes that the victim is 15 years old and shows officers giving each other some on-camera credit for the quick arrest.
“Don’t come to our city and think you can get away with this,” Chief Booker T. Hodges says in the reel, adding that the suspect “was locked up” and would be held accountable, per the Bloomington Police Department. His message is aimed squarely at would-be offenders and is clearly intended to steady the nerves of parents and other community members…