Batesville Man Arrested Following Domestic Battery Investigation

The incident occurred early Saturday morning at a home along East State Road 46.

Trenton Kincade. Photo provided.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - Ripley County Communications dispatched law enforcement officers to the 5000 block of East State Road 46 early Saturday morning in reference to a physical altercation involving a firearm. 

During the investigation, Ripley County Sheriff's deputies identified Trenton Kincade, 21, as the suspect. 

A deputy requested consent to search the residence for the firearm believed to be involved in the incident. However, consent was denied.

A search warrant was applied for and granted to enter the residence. During the search, deputies allegedly located a Glock 17 Gen 5 handgun inside Kincade's bedroom. 

He was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon (Level 3 Felony), Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Level 5 Felony), and Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (Level 5 Felony). 

The investigation remains ongoing.

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.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or would like to report allegations of domestic battery, contact your local law enforcement agency. If the situation is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.