Jasper County, IN – Residents near Wheatfield faced a tense situation Saturday evening after deputies responded to what authorities described as a violent domestic disturbance north of town. The incident, reported around 5:26 p.m. on November 15, allegedly involved threats against family members and a crossbow pointed during the confrontation.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence roughly 2.5 miles north of Wheatfield following a 911 call reporting escalating domestic issues. According to witness statements cited by the sheriff’s office, 23-year-old Marshal Higer of Wheatfield, IN, allegedly became violent, made threats, and pointed a crossbow during the encounter.
Deputies say they later found Higer hiding in a camper on the property. According to the sheriff’s office, he was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center.
Authorities said Higer faces preliminary charges of:
• Three counts of Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
• Criminal Mischief (Class B Misdemeanor)
The sheriff’s office notes that all arrests and criminal charges are merely accusations at this stage, and every individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The department did not report any injuries from the scene. Additional details, including court dates or bond information, have not yet been released.
Residents in the Wheatfield and Jasper County area who witnessed related activity are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office with any information.
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