KOKOMO, IN — A bizarre story making the rounds online claims a Kokomo man tried to exchange a sexual favor for a full tank of gas—but the truth behind it may not be so straightforward.
The story, originally shared by the The Kokomo Press Facebook page, alleges that 27-year-old Tyler Broomfield approached another customer at a Marathon gas station on West Sycamore Street around 11 a.m. and struck up a casual conversation before making an unexpected proposal.
According to the post, Broomfield allegedly offered what he described as a “premium service”—later clarified as a sexual act—in exchange for filling up his Dodge Dart. Witnesses in the story claimed the interaction quickly became uncomfortable, with bystanders calling police while others watched the situation unfold.
The post goes on to say officers arrived and arrested Broomfield without incident, charging him with attempted solicitation. It also humorously notes that he arrived at the station with just $11, a cigarette, and what he described as “a willingness to make a deal.”
However, there’s a key detail: The Kokomo Press is known for publishing satirical and fictional content designed to entertain and go viral. There are no confirmed police reports or official records indicating the incident actually occurred.
Despite that, the story has gained traction online, with readers split between disbelief, humor, and commentary on rising gas prices pushing people to extremes—real or not.
Whether taken as comedy or cautionary tale, one thing is clear: the internet is still undefeated when it comes to turning outrageous scenarios into viral moments.
