NVPD arrests 4 for battery, disorderly conduct

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a report of a fight involving several people at a business in the 1600 block of North State Street on November 8, at around 6:45 p.m.

Officers and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office deputies secured the scene, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage. The investigation indicated that a verbal confrontation escalated into several physical altercations.

Four men were arrested, taken to the Jennings County Jail, and charged with battery and disorderly conduct:

• Brandon Horton, 31, of North Vernon
• Skyler Templeton, 20, of North Vernon
• Ryon Gonzales, 24, of Commiskey
• Corey Petro, 29, of Scipio

NVPD said three individuals were taken to a hospital for medical evaluations before being incarcerated.

All parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.