• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Gift Guides
    • Valentine’s Day
Indiana Chronicle Wordmark

Indiana Chronicle

Your Independent Indiana News Source Covering Indiana, U.S. & World News.

  • Indianapolis News
    • Indianapolis Crime
    • Indianapolis Politics
  • Indiana News
    • Indiana Crime
    • Indiana Politics
  • U.S. News
    • Product Recalls
    • U.S. Business
    • U.S. Crime
    • U.S. Government
    • U.S. Military
    • U.S. Politics
    • U.S. Weather
  • Sports
    • Autosport
      • INDYCAR
      • INDY NXT
      • NASCAR
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Music
      • Live Music
  • Living
    • Books
  • Technology
    • Fun With AI
    • Photography
    • Web Development
Home » Jennings County Man Arrested for Murder

Jennings County Man Arrested for Murder

February 10, 2025 by Indiana Chronicle Leave a Comment

Jennings County – Last night, February 9, 2025, a 30-year-old North Vernon, Indiana man was arrested on murder and other related charges following a joint investigation by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police into the death of his 53-year-old father.

Conner Montgomery

Shortly after 10:00 pm last evening, Officers from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, North Vernon Police Department, and Indiana State Police responded to an address in the 4000 Block of East Private Road 450 South in southern Jennings County after receiving reports of shots being fired. 

Officers arrived and located a deceased male who had been shot, later identified as Robert “Matthew” Montgomery, age 53, lying outside of the residence.  Officers were able to get the alleged suspect, Conner M. Montgomery, age 30, to exit the residence where he was taken into custody.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Conner was at the residence with an adult female and two children when an altercation occurred where he pointed a gun at her and fired it inside of the home.  When the female attempted to leave the home, Conner shot her vehicle, disabling it.  Conner’s father, Robert Montgomery, was called to the scene before law enforcement was notified.  When he arrived, Conner allegedly shot him while he stood outside of the home.

Conner Montgomery was arrested on initial charges of murder, criminal confinement with a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, domestic battery (in the presence of minors), neglect of a dependent, and pointing a firearm.

He was incarcerated in the Jennings County Jail pending an initial appearance in the Jennings County Circuit Court.     

Detectives Ian McPherson, Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, and Vincent Scott, Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, are leading the investigation with the assistance of the North Vernon Police Department, Jennings County Coroner’s Office, and Jennings County Prosecutor’s Office.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

Filed Under: Indiana Crime, Indiana News Tagged With: Domestic Violence, Indiana Crime, Indiana State Police, Jennings County, Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, Murder, North Vernon


Related Posts


May 27, 2025
Indiana State Police Investigating Death at Howard County Jail


May 4, 2025
12-Year-Old Shot in Road Rage Incident on I-465 in Beech Grove, IN


April 25, 2025
ISP: Oakland City Murder Suspect Arrested


March 12, 2025
ISP: Peru District Weekend Stats for 2025 Week 10


March 12, 2025
Southern Indiana Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography


March 11, 2025
Wabash County School Bus Crash Claims Life of Rossville Woman


Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

SUBSCRIBE

RSS Naptown Buzz

  • Exciting Events at Victory Field: Youth Clinic, Bark in the Park, Star Wars™ Night, and More May 27, 2025
  • 2025 Indianapolis 500 Prize Money: Full Driver Payout Breakdown May 27, 2025
  • Complete Schedule for the 109th Indianapolis 500 Race Day 2025 May 25, 2025
  • Ultimate Guide to Legends Day at the 109th Indianapolis 500 May 24, 2025
  • Everything You Need to Know About Miller Lite Carb Day 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 23, 2025

Latest News

  • Indiana State Police Investigating Death at Howard County Jail May 27, 2025
  • Paul Skenes to Represent Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic May 13, 2025
  • Purdue Football Announces 2025 Notre Dame Showdown Kickoff Time May 13, 2025
  • Closure planned on State Road 356 in Jefferson County May 5, 2025
  • Revive I-70 Overhead Sign Work Planned this Week May 5, 2025

As Featured on Stranger Things

Indiana Chronicle featured on Stranger Things

© Copyright 2005-2025 Naptown Buzz LLC