Tyler Wilson charged with Levels 3 and 5 Felonies in alleged Aggravated Battery at BVFD’s Reverse Raffle

By John Estridge A 27-year-old Franklin County man was arrested and charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly sucker punching a man at the Brookville Voluntary Fire Department’s Reverse Raffle, causing the man to be aircared. Tyler D. Wilson was charged with Aggravated Battery, as a Level 3 Felony; Battery Resulting in Serious …

Search warrant results in heroin, meth and marijuana at St. Mary’s Road residence

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release In the late evening hours on Thursday, September 8, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 12,000 block of St. Mary’s Road. After applying for and receiving the search warrant earlier that evening, deputies responded to the residence shortly after …

Columbus couple faces 37 charges related to breaking into vehicles

From a FCSD press release After a long investigation by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies, a Columbus, Indiana couple has been charged for their alleged involvement in a series of vehicle break-ins in Franklin County. Dustin A. Hurley, 33, of Columbus and Amanda L. Zeigler, 31, also of Columbus, were charged with 37 counts associated …

FC male charged with Kidnapping and two counts of Criminal Confinement along with three other felonies

By John Estridge David Neanover, 39, was charged with six felonies including three Level 3 Felonies and one misdemeanor regarding a series of incidents that allegedly occurred on Tuesday, July 12 According to an Investigative Narrative written by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Arin Bowers, he was called to assist Mount Carmel Marshal Brent Hood …

Apparent road rage on St. Mary’s Road ends in felony battery charges

By John Estridge An act of apparent road rage has resulted in a felony and two misdemeanor charges. Richard Hinson, 45, St. Mary’s Road, was charged with Battery, as a Level 6 Felony; Criminal Mischief; as a class B misdemeanor; and Reckless Driving, as a class C misdemeanor. According to a Narrative written by Franklin …

Cedar Grove man charged with five felonies after shootout with police

By John Estridge A Cedar Grove man is charged with five felonies resulting from a shootout off US 52 in Cedar Grove. Zachary Chetwood, 31, was charged with Attempted Aggravated Battery, as a Level 3 Felony; Attempted Battery with a Deadly Weapon, as a Level 5 Felony; Intimidation, as a Level 5 Felony; Criminal Recklessness, …

Michigan male remaining true to his girlfriend who is in jail somewhere led to felony drug charges against him and a female traveling companion

By John Estridge A Michigan male’s desire to stay true to his girlfriend, who is in jail somewhere, directly led to he and his female companion ending up in the Franklin County Security Center on felony drug charges. According to a Narrative written by Brookville Police Department Lt. Ryan Geiser, at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May …

Man allegedly assaults deputy, runs across river from police

By John Estridge A man found walking in traffic along U.S. 52 Monday allegedly assaulted a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputy and led officers on a foot chase before being caught and subsequently charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor. Kaylen Reed, 30, address unknown, was charged with Resisting Arrest and Residential Entry, as Level …

Labor Day Drive Sober campaign results in four arrests

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership released the results from the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that ran between August 18 and Labor Day. According to the department, officers made four arrests and issued 39 citations during the three-week enforcement period. The focus of the campaign was …

Brookville man charged with two disturbing crimes with one alleging he put his cigarette out on a 1-year-old’s face

By John Estridge Zachary L. Bennett, 28, 9075 Indiana 101, Brookville, was arrested and charged with two really troubling crimes. Bennett is alleged to have burned his 1-year-old on the face with a cigarette and battered a female while they were all staying at Mound Haven Motel. According to an Investigative Narrative filed by Franklin …