Mt. Vernon Man Arrested after Battering Girlfriend
Posey County – At approximately 9:30 this morning, Posey County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a female that was being battered at a residence located at 920 East 5th Street in Mt. Vernon. Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Department immediately responded and arrived within a few minutes. Troopers discovered the suspect, Stephen Eaton, 26, had already fled the area in his vehicle. During the investigation it was revealed that Eaton and his girlfriend, Kyrra McMichael, 24, were involved in an argument when he physically battered her. She received injuries to her eye, face and lip. Eaton also allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a hammer. McMichael did not require medical attention.
Troopers received information approximately 30 minutes later that Eaton was at a friend’s residence located at 610 Pearl Street in Mt. Vernon. Officers from the Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Department immediately responded to the residence and found the homeowner and several of his children outside. Troopers obtained information that Eaton entered his friend’s residence without permission. Eaton also barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to come out. The homeowner’s one-year-old son was still inside the residence. Approximately 5 minutes later, Eaton opened the front door and surrendered. The child was not injured. Eaton was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
• Stephen Eaton, 26, 920 East 5th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN
1. Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony
2. Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
3. Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Senior Trooper Kylen Compton, Indiana State Police Assisting Officer: Sergeant Russ Werkmeister, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Department
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