4th Farm Vandal Arrested, Waived To Adult Court

(Franklin County, Ind.) - A fourth teen has been arrested for a 2010 vandalism spree in Franklin County last year.

 

The Batesville Herald Tribune reports that Ronny Paul, 17, of Batesville, was arrested October 13 and has been waived to adult court in Franklin County Circuit Court. He is charged with three counts of arson, one count of burglary, and four counts of mischief.

 

Three other men had previously been arrested for the vandalism at several farms in Franklin County last year. Farms in Ripley and Decatur counties were also victimized.

 

Kenneth R. Partlow II, 19, of Sunman faced 17 felony and eight misdemeanor counts including arson, burglary, theft, and criminal mischief. He reached a plea agreement and is serving a 14 year prison sentence.

 

Travis W. Christenberry, 22, of Batesville was accused of five felonies and one misdemeanor of similar charges. Jury trials in Ripley and Franklin counties are scheduled.

 

Eric M. Carpenter, 20, of Versailles, was charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property.

 

Indiana State Police said at the time of the first arrests that the damage from the vandalism totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.

 

LINKS:

 

More Arrests, More Charges In Vandalism Spree

 

Pair Charged With Burglaries, Arson

More from Local News

Events

  • Grief Share

    No matter the circumstances, grief is painful and confusing. GriefShare offers a safe, welcoming group where others understand your loss the emotions of grief.

    at The Cove
  • Dolly's Summer Tour

    Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!

  • MILAN VFW BINGO

    Bingo every Tuesday

    at Milan Vfw Post6234

Switzerland County FFA Seeking Volunteers for State Fair Pork Tent Fundraiser

Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and time to explore the fair

RCCF Awards Grants to Strengthen Local Communities

Four organizations received Small Project Grants for the second quarter of 2026

Oldenburg Academy Students Achieve Exceptional Results in College Board’s AP Program

The achievements reflect the dedication of students and faculty

Pacer Coaches, Parents, Student-Athletes Invited to Attend Screening of "Not Good Enough"

The award-winning documentary explores the damaging effects of excessive perfectionism and pressure on student-athletes

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Rascal Flatts - Summer Nights

Brantley Gilbert Want You Back 14:36
Chris Cagle I Breathe In, I Breathe Out 14:32
Keith Urban Long Hot Summer 14:24
Garth Brooks and Steve Wariner Longneck Bottle 14:22