Questions of trust and the abuse of power surface in the harrowing case against Sylvester "Leroy" Driscoll, a 73-year-old former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department chaplain, who is now facing serious allegations of child molestation. Recent court documents reveal that Driscoll, who also served as a civilian employee for IMPD for over two decades, has been accused of assaulting a young child on multiple occasions. As reported by FOX59, the basis of the investigation began when the victim confided in her school counselor about enduring sexual abuse.
Further information into this continuing investigation discloses that the child, in a moment of vulnerability, spoke to the school counselor on Aug. 28, speaking to the relentless nature of the abuse which said to have occurred "over 100 times." In the wake of these disclosures, the former chaplain was arrested and is being held on a preliminary count of child molestation—a Level 1 felony. According to WISH-TV, which highlighted Driscoll's previous notoriety as "The Singing Policeman of Indianapolis."
The impact of these allegations extends to the Indianapolis community, where Driscoll was once known for his association with local churches and for his role as a spiritual guide. A statement from the Southport Police, as noted by FOX59, clarified that although Driscoll had retired "a number of years ago," he was previously a chaplain within their ranks but had no ongoing official affiliation.
The former chaplain, refusing to speak to the police without legal representation, was arrested on Sept. 18. In an official statement, the IMPD confirmed Driscoll's prior employment but emphasized that he "has not been associated with the IMPD since" his departure in May 2019. Further developments and the potential for Driscoll's formal charging will be determined by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, according to a report from WISH-TV.
