GREENCASTLE — An investigation by the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) resulted in the Sept. 15th arrest of Barbara Kapaun, 52 of Vigo County on preliminary charges of felony official misconduct and felony sexual misconduct by a service provider.
Prison officials said they started investigating Kapuan, a correctional officer, after receiving allegations that she was involved in an inappropriate relationship with an offender at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. As a result of the investigation, Kapaun has been placed on emergency suspension pending criminal charges.
Kapuan was arrested, and transported to Putnam County Jail pending charges of:
• Official Misconduct – Level 6 Felony
• Sexual Misconduct by a Service Provider – Level 5 Felony
Internal Affairs Lead Investigator James Smith commented, “We have a zero tolerance policy on this type of misconduct by our staff. We will arrest and seek prosecution against any employee who chooses to make these decisions.”
Formal charges will be determined by the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office.
