Full Notification

Noblesville, IN – On February 4, 2021 at approximately 9:43 p.m., police officers from the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) were dispatched to 10738 Standish Place (Noblesville) in reference to a report of a physical disturbance in progress. Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department (HCSD) arrived on the scene first, followed shortly thereafter by NPD officers.

Officers located the alleged victim outside the residence and questioned her regarding the incident. The victim reported that she had been battered inside the residence by her husband, David Robert Vu. Officers attempted to make contact with Vu but he refused to come out of the residence. After repeated attempts to communicate with Vu failed, the Noblesville/Westfield Police Departments’ Emergency Services Unit (ESU) was called to the scene. ESU crisis negotiators worked to establish communication with Vu to facilitate a peaceful surrender but Vu did not cooperate with their efforts. ESU tactical officers, with a search warrant in hand, later forced entry into the residence and took Vu into custody without any injuries to him or the officers.

Based on information collected and as a result of this investigation, preliminary charges have been filed. The suspect in the case was booked at the Hamilton County Jail on the following charges:

Name: David Robert Vu
Residence: Noblesville, Indiana
Age: 25
*Charge(s): Criminal Confinement
I.C. 35-42-3-3(a) (Felony 6)
Domestic Battery
I.C. 35-42-2-1.3(b)(3) (Felony 6)
Intimidation
I.C. 35-45-2-1(a)(1) (Class A Misdemeanor)
Interference with Reporting a Crime
I.C. 35-45-2-5(1) (Class A Misdemeanor)

The NPD would like to thank the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Carmel Police Department and Noblesville Fire Department for their assistance and support.

*A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Media Personnel: Since an arrest has been made, any further questions regarding this incident must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.

Additionally, media personnel may request a copy of court records (including a probable cause affidavit) from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, which is the keeper of those public records. Please consider contacting Candi Waitt at 317-776-8549 or [email protected] to make that request.

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