LOGANSPORT — A special prosecutor has criminally charged a Logansport Police Officer with two counts of Neglect of a Dependent, both felonies.
Cody Scott has been on paid administrative leave since January after a citizen called the police alleging Scott forced his child to stand outside, holding a sign that read, “I want to stab and kill my brother, I even take an antipsychotic. If you need to give pity, then give it to the victims.”
Court records show a warrant was issued for his arrest following an investigation by Indiana State Police.
The Board of Works and Public Safety voted on March 12 to place Officer Scott on unpaid administrative leave until the criminal proceedings are complete.
He’s listed as a Patrolman and K9 handler on the city’s website.
“Logansport Police Department does not have a comment on the situation involving Cody Scott,” said Chief Travis Yike in an email to WRTV.
Chief Yike said at the Board of Works and Public Safety meeting that he had also notified the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, which could take "decertification" action against his law enforcement powers.
Yike also said that DCS was investigating the incident.
WRTV Investigates requested a copy of the Probable Cause Affidavit through the special prosecutor Nick McLeland and the Cass County County Clerk, however, the court documents are under seal.
