January 1, 2021
(UNDATED) – In August 2020, a man was arrested after he shot and killed his long-time girlfriend, a Washington County Correctional officer was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a female inmate, a French Lick man was arrested on a reckless homicide charge, Lawrence County Special Olympics wins a title, and IU President McRobbie announced his retirement.
Man Arrested After Shooting And killing His Long-Time girlfriend
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested 58-year-old Phillip “Butch” Deckard, of 2738 Maul Ridge Rd., on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, domestic battery, and aggravated battery after he allegedly shot and killed his long-time girlfriend Charlene Silvers during a domestic dispute.