MARVIN LEERIC SYKES, Jr. v. State of Indiana

── MARVIN LEERIC SYKES, Jr. v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 21A-CR-01940 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 22, 2022 Author: Judge Elaine Brown County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Molter concur On June 22, 2020, South Bend Police Officer Alexander Gutierrez and other officers were dispatched to a residence in response to a report of a sexual assault. Sykes lived at the residence with his girlfriend and her five children, including K.W. who was fifteen years old. I.S., who was K.W.’s sister, had called 911, and K.W. later joined the call. The officers made contact with the suspect, Sykes, and placed him in handcuffs. Officer Gutierrez transported Sykes to the Special Victims Unit. K.W. was transported by ambulance to St.