State Police Arrest Mt. Vernon Man for Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Posey County – Indiana State Police arrested a 28-year-old Mt. Vernon man this afternoon after an investigation revealed he allegedly stabbed another male during an altercation at Huck’s on 4th Street in Mt. Vernon.
At approximately noon today, Mt. Vernon City Police responded to Huck’s on 4th Street after receiving a 911 call that a person had been stabbed. The police department requested the Indiana State Police investigate the incident. Preliminary investigation revealed John Reynolds, 34, and Shawn Jackson, age unknown at this time, both from Mt. Vernon, were fighting in the parking lot at Hucks. Jackson’s brother, Joshua Jackson, 28, of Mt. Vernon, approached Reynolds and allegedly stabbed him in the leg with a knife. Reynolds was taken to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he was treated and later released. Shawn Jackson was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for minor injuries due to the physical altercation with Reynolds. He was later released. Joshua Jackson was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital after he suffered a seizure at the scene. After being treated, Jackson was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
The investigation is continuing.
Arrested and Charge:
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Joshua Jackson, 28, Mt. Vernon, IN
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Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony
Investigating and Arresting Officer: Detective Alan Sherretz Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Mt. Vernon Police
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