You have have seen some local news reports of a woman in Windermere neighborhood accused of publicly defecating. Fishers Police issued a statement Thursday saying they have identified the woman but have not released her name. Officers are encouraging her to seek the professional help needed, but have not ruled out criminal charges going forward.
Police also say at least one person has been publicly falsely accused in this case, and cautions the public not share such unverified information.
Below is the full statement from Fishers Police, posted on Facebook:
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Fishers police have identified the person responsible for defecating in yards located in the Windermere Neighborhood. Officers encouraged her to seek professional assistance, and criminal charges may be still filed in the future.
The Fishers Police Department has been made aware of at least one individual who has been falsely accused in this case. We caution residents against sharing information, related to criminal investigations, that has not been verified by the police department.