Hammond, IN – A Hammond man was arrested this week in connection with the assault of an autistic man at Hessville Park last month, police said.
According to the Hammond Police Department, officers responded to the park on August 15 after a man was allegedly attacked and injured. Investigators said they used park security cameras, license plate readers and other technology to identify a suspect in the case.
Police reported that 25-year-old Keshaun Brooks of Hammond was taken into custody on Sunday, August 31, during a traffic stop. Brooks has been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor, authorities said.
The department noted that the arrest highlights both the work of detectives and the use of technology to solve cases. In a statement, officials said their focus remains on protecting vulnerable members of the community.
No additional details about the victim’s condition or the specific charges have been released at this time.
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