CASS COUNTY– Last night, shortly before 9:00 p.m., a domestic dispute resulted in Indiana State Police troopers arresting Justin G. A. Vorhees, age 34, of Macy, IN.
A preliminary investigation conducted by detectives of the Indiana State Police Peru Post revealed that Vorhees had battered a female inside a vehicle while armed with a deadly weapon. Further investigation revealed the gun had discharged during the battery, and Vorhees had prevented the female from exiting the vehicle.
Ultimately, the female was able to jump out of the vehicle, run towards the closest house, and call for help. The female was treated at a local hospital for injuries and released. Vorhees was later located and taken into custody without incident. After interviewing Vorhees, he was transported to the Cass County jail.
Arrested and Preliminary Charges:
*Justin G. A. Vorhees, 34, of Macy, IN
- Criminal Confinement While Armed w/a Deadly Weapon, Level 3 Felony
- Domestic Battery w/a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony
- Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor, Level 5 Felony
- Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun w/a Prior, Level 5 Felony
- Criminal Recklessness w/a Deadly Weapon, Level 6 Felony
There is no further information to release.
The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Peru City Police Department, Cass County EMS, and the Miami County Department of Child Services.
