A warrant was issued this afternoon for his arrest. Fiscus was incarcerated in the Edgar County Jail in Illinois for an unrelated incident. He is currently being detained in the Edgar County Jail and waiting for extradition.

Arrested and Charged:

• Jonathan Fiscus, 24, Oakland City, IN
  1. Murder

An autopsy is still scheduled for Saturday.

This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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The driver was identified as Trinity Duncan, 21, of Evansville. She also displayed signs of impairment.

The passenger was identified as her boyfriend, Christopher Conlee, 23, of Evansville.

Trooper Hurley also observed their two small children in the rear passenger seat.

A loaded pistol with a 30-round magazine was also located on the floor in the rear passenger area.

Further investigation concluded that Duncan was intoxicated.

Duncan and Conlee were both transported to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The Indiana Department of Child Services took custody of the two children. Toxicology is pending.

Arrested and Charges:

• Trinity Duncan, 21, Evansville

1. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Passenger Less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony
2. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
4. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

• Christopher Conlee, 23, Evansville

1. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper Cummings and Trooper Kincaid

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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GIBSON COUNTY, IN – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and shoulder closures for U.S. 41 in Gibson County.

Beginning on or around Monday, March 17, crews will begin alternating lane and shoulder closures on U.S. 41 near Princeton. These lane closures will occur between County Road 100 West and County Road 300 South.

Alternating lane closures will allow for tree trimming operations to occur. Work is expected to take three days to complete, depending on the weather.

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Transportation

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