Police: Incident in Morris raises awareness about domestic violence

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a recent incident in the hopes of raising awareness about domestic violence. 

Deputies received a call about around 5 a.m. Saturday about a physical altercation involving a gun at a home on State Road 46 just east of Morris. 

Police say 21-year-old Trenton Kincade was identified as the suspect. 

A deputy asked if he could search for the alleged gun inside the home but police say that request was denied. 

A warrant was then issued and police say the search resulted in a handgun being found in Kincade’s bedroom. 

Kincade was arrested on preliminary charges of Criminal Confinement, Domestic Violence and Intimidation while having a Deadly Weapon. 

The department didn’t provide any more specific details about the incident but did add that domestic battery affects families in every community, regardless of age, gender, income, or background. 

“Domestic battery can include physical violence, threats, intimidation, or other abusive behavior between current or former intimate partners or family members. Early intervention, education, and community support can help prevent violence and protect those at risk,” the sheriff’s department said. 

Ripley County deputies are hoping community members can recognize the impact and signs of abuse as well as help that is available. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or would like to report allegations of domestic battery, contact the Ripley County Sheriff's Office. 

If the situation is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.

The Ripley County Sheriff's Office is committed to investigating all reports of domestic violence and helping connect victims with available resources and support services.

Understanding Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or threats, or other patterns of coercive behavior, that influence another person within an intimate partner relationship.

Are you or a loved one dealing with possible domestic abuse?

• Safe Passage offers a 24/7 Helpline and you can contact them confidentially at 1-877-733-1990.

Safe Passage is well-known for being an emergency shelter but their services extend far beyond that. 

The nonprofit also offers support, mobile advocacy, emergency medical/law enforcement response, survivor peer connections, holistic health and wellness support and more.

• For residents of Decatur County, New Directions also provides services for those in difficult domestic situations. You can confidentially call New Directions 24/7 Crisis Helpline at (812) 662- 8822