14-year-old reports sexual misconduct by father

A 14-year-old girl reported to the Bloomington Police Department that her father touched her inappropriately and threatened to punch her in the face.

Bloomington police responded Tuesday to the girl’s report, BPD Sgt. Joe Crider said. She has since been removed from the home and transported to Meadows Hospital, not for injuries but to keep her separated from her father.

Child Protective Services and city police are following up with an investigation.

A person who is at least 18 years old and has sexual intercourse or deviate sexual conduct with a child of 14 to 16 years old commits sexual misconduct with a minor, a class C felony.

If the person committing the criminal offense is at least 21 years old, the offense is considered a class B felony, according to Indiana law. The offense becomes a class A felony if committed by using or threatening to use force.

Class A felony convictions can result in up to 50 years of imprisonment with a fine of up to $10,000.

Dennis Barbosa