Brandon Marweather, an Indianapolis man, has been charged with raping a 14-year-old kid in the Tarkington Park bathroom

At 4 p.m. on June 24, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were notified of a sexual assault investigation at Riley Children's Hospital. While investigating, authorities discovered the attack occurred around 8:15 a.m. at Tarkington Park. A 14-year-old boy told police that he was pressured into performing sexual activities on a guy, Brandon Marweather while walking to his summer job.

Brandon Marweather is now charged with rape sexual misconduct with a minor and child solicitation for that alleged assault.

According to court documents, the teenager informed authorities that he obeyed because he did not want to be kidnapped or killed.

That man was later arrested and charged with rape, and it was discovered that he had HIV, along with a previous unconnected allegation of failing to inform a partner of his status.

"It's terrible that that happened," mother of three, Jasmine McKenzie, said. "That's why I always tell them (her children) to use the bathroom before we leave the house. I wouldn't want that to happen to nobody's kid."

Ronald Hargro has been coming to the park since it was upgraded years ago. He grew up in and around the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. He said a lot has changed with new upgrades to the community, but problems remain.

On the afternoon of August 7, the men's restroom was locked. It's unclear whether it was locked by park officials or if anyone was inside. The women's restroom remained open, and a woman wearing a white tank top and jean shorts was washing her face with the door open. She had a large bag with clothes sticking out beside her.

Hargro described her as one of the "shady characters" who frequent the park where he typically goes to shoot basketball with his teenage son.

"It's a risk coming out here sometimes," Hargro added. "It seems like now (the city of Indianapolis is) trying to make it better."

Recent security upgrades, including the installation of new high-resolution security cameras, helped the investigation into the boy's rape, IndyParks and police said.

"This arrest was made possible thanks to the victim’s bravery, the assistance of public safety cameras, and the quick work of a North District officer who quickly identified the suspect within their patrol area," a statement from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police said.  

In a combined statement the departments said they're reviewing and addressing safety measures, not just at Tarkington Park, but at other parks across the city.

Earlier this summer, Indy Parks hired its first Park Safety Administrator. Since his arrival in June, there have been park-by-park assessments alongside their Park Ranger Unit and Indianapolis police.

Even with the cameras and security upgrades, parents told IndyStar they're keeping a closer eye on their children and surroundings.

"Just knowing that something like that could still happen, it's sad," Hargro said.